Agricultural and Food Science Technicians - Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $35,140 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $16.89.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $35,140 | ||
| National Hourly | $16.89 | ||
| Statewide Annual | - | - | - |
| Statewide Hourly | - | - | - |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $36,861 | $57,695 | $68,111 |
| Hourly | $17.72 | $27.74 | $32.75 |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | - | - | - | - |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Agricultural Technicians usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 42% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 18% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's Degree | 9% |
| Doctoral Degree | 3% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dairy Science | |
| + Mesalands Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.mesalands.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Animal Sciences, General | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Agronomy and Crop Science | |
| Master's Degree | Agronomy and Crop Science | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences, General | |
| Master's Degree | Animal Sciences, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Animal Production | 3.9% |
| Crop Production | 2.9% |
| Food Manufacturing | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 1.0% |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | 74.0% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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