ANZSCO 2341

Agricultural and Forestry Scientists

Overview

EMPLOYED

9,400

PART-TIME SHARE

15%

FEMALE SHARE

48%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,934

MEDIAN AGE

36

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

200

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Summary

Agricultural and Forestry Scientists advise farmers, rural industries and government on aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of forest areas.

Tasks

  • Collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production
  • Advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options
  • Advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
  • Studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, and the growth and health of forest trees
  • Studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal, crop and forest production
  • Developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production
  • Managing forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
  • Studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields
  • Preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systems
  • Investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report.
    Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Agricultural and Forestry Scientists All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 85% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 43 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $1,934 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $53 $43

    Industries

    Agricultural and Forestry Scientists work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    23.4%

    Victoria

    23.0%

    Queensland

    19.2%

    South Australia

    10.8%

    Tasmania

    6.5%

    Northern Territory

    1.3%

    Australian Capital Territory

    1.2%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Agricultural and Forestry Scientists All Occupations
    Median age 36 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 48% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Agricultural and Forestry Scientists
    15–19 5.2 0.5
    20–24 9.1 7.1
    25–34 22.7 21.3
    35–44 22.3 21.7
    45–54 20.4 22.4
    55–59 8.8 9.9
    60–64 6.5 8.2
    65 and Over 4.9 8.9

    Education

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Agricultural and Forestry Scientists
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 27.3
    Bachelor degree 23.2 43.3
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 11.6
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 6.1
    Year 12 15.9 5.0
    Year 11 4.0 1.6
    Year 10 and below 9.7 3.0
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.