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H3
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. 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 technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.Overview
Requirements
Required Education
Associate's degree
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Data
Comparisons
| Area/Region | Employment 2016 | Employment 2026 | Percent Change | Annual Openings | Avg. Hourly Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | H3 | High Wage | High Skill | High Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nebraska
|
610
|
672
|
10.16%
|
70
|
$20.92
|
$43,502
|
|
|
|
|
|
Omaha Consortium
|
122
|
134
|
9.84%
|
14
|
$18.70
|
$38,879
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lincoln MSA
|
129
|
152
|
17.83%
|
16
|
$16.62
|
$34,570
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grand Island MSA
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
0%
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central
|
124
|
136
|
9.68%
|
14
|
$18.31
|
$38,086
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mid-Plains
|
55
|
58
|
5.45%
|
6
|
$18.83
|
$39,175
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northeast
|
123
|
132
|
7.32%
|
14
|
$33.29
|
$69,239
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panhandle
|
27
|
28
|
3.7%
|
3
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sandhills
|
9
|
10
|
11.11%
|
1
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southeast
|
18
|
20
|
11.11%
|
1
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.