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Agricultural and food science technician

SOC Code
19-4010

Assist agricultural and food scientists in laboratories, processing plants, farms, ranches, greenhouses and offices. 

Recommended Education
Associate degreeOn-the-job training
Kansas Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $41,970.00

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $39,920

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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