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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.40
Entry wage$9.38
10th percentile wage$9.34
50th percentile wage$11.33
90th percentile wage$23.47
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (19-4011)
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. Include technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.33 $38.46  -$27.13
2015$11.04+2.6%$37.48 +2.6%-$26.44
2014$10.84+1.9%$36.78 +1.9%-$25.94
2013$10.63+1.9%$36.08 +1.9%-$25.45
2012$10.42+2.0%$35.38 +2.0%-$24.95
2011$10.26+1.6%$34.83 +1.6%-$24.56
2010$10.08+1.8%$34.22 +1.8%-$24.13
2009$9.97+1.1%$33.85 +1.1%-$23.87
2008$9.68+3.1%$32.84 +3.1%-$23.16
2007$9.35+3.5%$31.74 +3.5%-$22.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.33 $21.45  -$10.12
2015$11.04+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%-$9.80
2014$10.84+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%-$9.56
2013$10.63+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%-$9.36
2012$10.42+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%-$9.22
2011$10.26+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%-$9.08
2010$10.08+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%-$8.93
2009$9.97+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%-$8.78
2008$9.68+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%-$8.60
2007$9.35+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%-$8.34
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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Best Pay
Connecticut $11.33  
Highest Employment
Connecticut $11.33  

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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