ANZSCO 3111

Agricultural Technicians

Overview

EMPLOYED

2,400

PART-TIME SHARE

0%

FEMALE SHARE

0%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,944

MEDIAN AGE

36

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

100

About this data

Summary

Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Tasks

  • Examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
  • Assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
  • Identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
  • Analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
  • Inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
  • Assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
  • Arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
  • Collecting and collating data for research
  • Planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
  • May advise producers on farming techniques and management

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 Technicians All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 100% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 41 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $1,944 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings N/A $43

    Industries

    Agricultural Technicians 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

    12.3%

    Victoria

    36.0%

    Queensland

    11.5%

    South Australia

    5.2%

    Tasmania

    6.1%

    Northern Territory

    4.7%

    Australian Capital Territory

    7.3%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, November 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 Technicians All Occupations
    Median age 36 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 0% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Agricultural Technicians
    15–19 5.2 2.6
    20–24 9.1 12.9
    25–34 22.7 28.0
    35–44 22.3 20.1
    45–54 20.4 17.1
    55–59 8.8 8.4
    60–64 6.5 7.0
    65 and Over 4.9 4.2

    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 Technicians
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 11.7
    Bachelor degree 23.2 32.5
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 11.1
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 19.7
    Year 12 15.9 13.1
    Year 11 4.0 2.9
    Year 10 and below 9.7 6.3
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