What it pays
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Half of all Agricultural Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $49,630 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,980 and $76,480. About 15,130 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Agricultural Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$49,630typical pay / year
15,130people in this work
$76,480+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing4
Develop soil sampling grids and identify sampling sites.
+Design a 20‑hectare sampling grid for Farm 7 using soil texture, elevation and yield maps, mark 40…
Develop soil sampling grids and identify sampling sites.
+Design a 20‑hectare sampling grid for Farm 7 using soil texture, elevation and yield maps, mark 40 representative sampling points stratified by zone, and produce a labeled field sheet for the crew with GPS coordinates by Friday morning.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Collect agronomic data from fields and soil attributes.
+Walk each field transect with the soil probe, collect GPS-referenced soil cores and in-field readings for…
Collect agronomic data from fields and soil attributes.
+Walk each field transect with the soil probe, collect GPS-referenced soil cores and in-field readings for texture, pH, organic matter and moisture, record samples and upload the cleaned dataset and summary notes to the farm data folder by Tuesday evening.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcPadMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor crop health and pest issues during field visits.
+During Tuesday morning field rounds inspect crop canopies row by row, photograph affected areas with scale,…
Monitor crop health and pest issues during field visits.
+During Tuesday morning field rounds inspect crop canopies row by row, photograph affected areas with scale, record pest and disease incidence and NDVI anomalies, rate severity on the standard scale, and compile a two-page visit brief for the agronomist before 4pm.
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Program farm equipment such as variable-rate planters and sprayers.
+Prepare seed, fertiliser and spray prescription files for the 120-hectare north block using the latest yield…
Program farm equipment such as variable-rate planters and sprayers.
+Prepare seed, fertiliser and spray prescription files for the 120-hectare north block using the latest yield maps and soil zones, run the machine compatibility checks, and export the variable-rate guidance files to the equipment USB by Wednesday noon.
The tools that do the workAg Leader Technology SMS Advancedjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Provide support to scientists and farmers
+Draft a one-page support note for Dr. Morales and for farmer Neil that summarises the recent soil, weather…
Provide support to scientists and farmers
+Draft a one-page support note for Dr. Morales and for farmer Neil that summarises the recent soil, weather and crop trial results, lists recommended next steps and materials needed, and schedule a 30-minute call for Friday morning.
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Fixing1
Perform routine troubleshooting and repairs on precision systems.
+Diagnose the autosteer and GNSS receiver fault reported on Tractor 12: run the system health log, replace the…
Perform routine troubleshooting and repairs on precision systems.
+Diagnose the autosteer and GNSS receiver fault reported on Tractor 12: run the system health log, replace the corroded connector, recalibrate the antenna baseline, then record the fault, parts used and verification test results in the maintenance log before shift end.
The tools that do the workAGCO GTA Softwarejob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Analyse conditions in the specimens' environments
+Survey the sensor stations at Field C and the two greenhouse benches, log soil moisture, canopy temperature…
Analyse conditions in the specimens' environments
+Survey the sensor stations at Field C and the two greenhouse benches, log soil moisture, canopy temperature and light levels alongside sample IDs, flag any anomalies and produce a one‑page summary for the agronomist by Tuesday noon.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISESCO
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Conduct field work
+Walk the south quarter of Plot 7 at first light, collect GPS-tagged soil cores and plant height measurements…
Conduct field work
+Walk the south quarter of Plot 7 at first light, collect GPS-tagged soil cores and plant height measurements from the twelve marked points, note equipment calibration and safety checks, then upload field sheets to the project folder before noon.
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Analyse scientific data
+Combine the last three weeks of NDVI, yield monitor and soil test tables, run correlation and trend tests,…
Analyse scientific data
+Combine the last three weeks of NDVI, yield monitor and soil test tables, run correlation and trend tests, highlight zones with declining vigour and recommend two variable‑rate interventions with confidence intervals for the crop manager.
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Apply safety procedures in laboratory
+Run the lab safety checklist for the sampling batch, confirm PPE and chemical storage logs, record any…
Apply safety procedures in laboratory
+Run the lab safety checklist for the sampling batch, confirm PPE and chemical storage logs, record any deviations with corrective actions, and file the signed safety record in the lab folder before samples are processed.
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Execute analytical mathematical calculations
+Calculate plot‑level fertilizer prescriptions from soil nutrient maps and yield goals, apply mass balance and…
Execute analytical mathematical calculations
+Calculate plot‑level fertilizer prescriptions from soil nutrient maps and yield goals, apply mass balance and rate‑response equations, produce a per‑hectare application table and a summary spreadsheet for the operations team.
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Write work-related reports
+Draft the fortnightly technical report summarising field trials, include methods, key stats, maps of…
Write work-related reports
+Draft the fortnightly technical report summarising field trials, include methods, key stats, maps of treatment performance, a two‑paragraph executive summary for the farm owner and attach raw data tables for audit.
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Advise on upgrading GPS equipment for better satellite technology utilization.
+Assess current GNSS base and rover receivers on our two planters and the sprayer, recommend specific model…
Advise on upgrading GPS equipment for better satellite technology utilization.
+Assess current GNSS base and rover receivers on our two planters and the sprayer, recommend specific model upgrades to gain multi-constellation and RTK/PPP capability, estimate costs and deployment timeline, and list impacts on mapping accuracy and workflow.
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Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.
+Produce clear field maps for this season: soil texture, contour elevation, and parcel plats for the north and…
Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.
+Produce clear field maps for this season: soil texture, contour elevation, and parcel plats for the north and south blocks, ensure layers align to the latest survey control, and export print-ready maps for the farm meeting on Thursday.
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Prepare reports in graphical or tabular form, summarizing field productivity or profitability.
+Summarise last year’s fields into a one-page report showing yield, input cost, and gross margin per hectare…
Prepare reports in graphical or tabular form, summarizing field productivity or profitability.
+Summarise last year’s fields into a one-page report showing yield, input cost, and gross margin per hectare with charts and a sortable table, include season-over-season change and highlight the three lowest-performing fields.
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Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.
+Draft concise emails to the three equipment vendors detailing the fault codes, serial numbers, last firmware…
Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.
+Draft concise emails to the three equipment vendors detailing the fault codes, serial numbers, last firmware version, and the field conditions when failures occurred; request root-cause analysis and estimated repair time within five business days.
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Analyze data using specialized software and interpret results.
+Run the telemetry and yield datasets through the configured analysis pipeline, produce interpreted output…
Analyze data using specialized software and interpret results.
+Run the telemetry and yield datasets through the configured analysis pipeline, produce interpreted output showing spatial variability, statistical confidence intervals, and actionable recommendations for variable-rate prescriptions.
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Collect and conduct experiments and tests on agriculture and aquaculture specimens
+Plan and record a series of plot-level experiments: detail sampling protocol, specimen labels, lab tests to…
Collect and conduct experiments and tests on agriculture and aquaculture specimens
+Plan and record a series of plot-level experiments: detail sampling protocol, specimen labels, lab tests to run, safety steps, and field coordinates, then prepare the data entry sheet and chain-of-custody notes for the lab.
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Analyse environmental data
+Review the last two weeks of soil moisture, canopy temperature, and weather station logs, flag sensors with…
Analyse environmental data
+Review the last two weeks of soil moisture, canopy temperature, and weather station logs, flag sensors with outlying readings, run the prescribed QA scripts to normalise timestamps and units, and produce a two-page summary of anomalies and recommended field checks by Wednesday.
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Maintain laboratory equipment
+Inspect the lab centrifuge, spectrophotometer, and soil sieves against their maintenance logs, perform the…
Maintain laboratory equipment
+Inspect the lab centrifuge, spectrophotometer, and soil sieves against their maintenance logs, perform the safety checks and calibrations required this month, record serial numbers and results, and schedule any repairs or parts orders before Friday.
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