Salary Breakdown
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Average
$48,560
ANNUAL
$23.35
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,010
ANNUAL
$13.95
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,410
ANNUAL
$22.79
HOURLY
Expert Level
$72,800
ANNUAL
$35.00
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Precision Agriculture Technicians
2,020
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Precision Agriculture Technicians
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Precision Agriculture Technicians
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Top Expected Tasks
Precision Agriculture Technicians
01
Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).
02
Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients.
03
Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software.
04
Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
05
Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
06
Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
07
Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history.
08
Analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.
09
Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.
10
Analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, or weather conditions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
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