As of June 2026, Agricultural Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 62/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Agricultural Technicians

62/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 74% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$49,630. About 2,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

Common titles
Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech)Agricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech)Agriculture AssistantSeed AnalystAgricultural Research TechnologistAgronomy Research Technician (Agronomy Research Tech)
Typical preparation
Medium Preparation Needed: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 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,...
Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringWriting
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsEmail useFrequent contact with othersDecision latitudeTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Agricultural Technicians, SOC 19-4012.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Agricultural Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
  • Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
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Augmentable
  • Collect animal or crop samples.
  • Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (60%).

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