Precision Agriculture Technicians

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Job Description


	Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	13,400
Employment Services	9,000
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	7,920
Scientific Research and Development Services	7,090
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	3,020
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	2,380
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1,920
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,890
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,310
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,200

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Average Annual Salary	$52,940
Average Hourly Wage	$25.45
Total Employment	65,220