Precision Agriculture Technicians

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

$48,480

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+5% projected 2024–2034

Associate's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Precision agriculture technicians use advanced technology to help farmers optimize crop production and resource management. They operate GPS systems, drones, and computer software to collect detailed data about soil conditions, moisture levels, pest populations, and crop health across agricultural fields. Throughout the growing season, they monitor this information to create precise maps that show variations within fields, allowing farmers to apply exactly the right amount of water, fertilizer, or pesticides to specific areas rather than treating entire fields uniformly.

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