O*NET-SOC code
19-4012.00

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    High· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.006

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.26

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

26 rated tasks · 11 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (42.3%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupation 19-4011.01 Agricultural Technicians, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk

Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %APIRaw / share %
Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.

19-4011.01

0.035180.00.0140100.0
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.

19-4011.01

0.00368.2—0
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.

19-4011.01

0.00327.3—0
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.

19-4011.01

0.00204.6—0
Not observed on any surface — 22 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
—0—0
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
—0—0
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
—0—0
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
—0—0
Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
—0—0
Collect animal or crop samples.
—0—0
Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
—0—0
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
—0—0
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
—0—0
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
—0—0
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
—0—0
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
—0—0
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
—0—0
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
—0—0
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
—0—0
Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
—0—0
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
—0—0
Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
—0—0
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
—0—0
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
—0—0
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
—0—0
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
—0—0

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (26)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.Core
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.Core
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.Core
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.Core
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.Core
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.Core
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.Core
Collect animal or crop samples.Core
Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.Core
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.Supplemental
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.Supplemental
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.Supplemental
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.Supplemental
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.Supplemental
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.Supplemental
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.Supplemental
Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.Supplemental
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.Supplemental
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.Supplemental
Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.Supplemental
Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.Supplemental
Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.Supplemental
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.Supplemental
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.Supplemental
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.Supplemental
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.Supplemental

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 19-4012 group (Agricultural technicians), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025
20K
Projected employment, 2035
21K
Change (2025–35)
+5.4%
Median annual wage, 2025
$49,630
Typical education needed for entry
Associate's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
21321농업 시험원Same scopeconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 3142Agricultural Technicians

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical and scientific support to agricultural scientists, farmers and farm managers.

Tasks

  • (a) preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses;
  • (b) collecting and preparing specimens such as soils, plant or animal cells, tissues or parts or animal organs for experiments, tests and analyses;
  • (c) assisting with and performing experiments, tests and analyses applying methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy;
  • (d) identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control;
  • (e) analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
  • (f) conducting or supervising operational programmes such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programmes;
  • (g) analysing samples of seeds for quality, purity and germination rating;
  • (h) collecting data and estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects;
  • (i) organizing maintenance and repairs of research equipment.

Example occupations

Dairy Technician · Field Crop Technician · Herd Tester · Horticultural Technician · Poultry Technician

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • agricultural technicianESCO 3142.1Same scope

    Agricultural technicians collect and conduct experiments and tests on agriculture and aquaculture specimens. They provide support to scientists and farmers and also analyse and report on conditions in the collected specimens' environments.

  • aquaculture cage technicianESCO 6221.1This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.

  • aquaculture harvesting technicianESCO 6221.2This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.

  • aquaculture hatchery technicianESCO 6221.4This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture hatchery technicians operate and control all aspects of the hatchery production processes, from broodstock management to pregrowing juveniles.

  • aquaculture husbandry technicianESCO 6221.6This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture husbandry technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production, specialising in the husbandry of ongrowing culture processes, especially in feeding and stock management.

  • aquaculture rearing technicianESCO 6221.9This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture rearing technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production. They are specialists in the rearing, weaning and production of juveniles.

  • aquaculture recirculation technicianESCO 6221.10This occupation is broader

    Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.

  • agricultural scientistESCO 2132.1Overlapping, not the same

    Agricultural scientists research and study soil, animals and plants with the objective of improving agricultural processes, the quality of agricultural products or the impact of agricultural processes on the environment. They plan and implement projects such as development projects on behalf of clients or institutions.

  • agronomistESCO 2132.2Overlapping, not the same

    Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They study the science, technology and business related to growing plants. They examine crops and perform experiments in order to improve crop yields and farms' production. Agronomists also examine the most effective ways to harvest and cultivate plants.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
A1301Technicien / Technicienne en agricultureOverlapping, not the sameprovisional
A1302Agent / Agente de diagnostic et de contrôle en agricultureRelated, not a matchprovisional
A1310Technicien / Technicienne de production animaleRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
3142Técnicos agropecuariosThis occupation is narrowerprovisional
3141Técnicos en ciencias biológicas (excepto en áreas sanitarias)Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
11132Berufe im landwirtschaftlich-technischen Laboratorium - fachlich ausgerichtete TätigkeitenThis occupation is broader
11133Berufe im landwirtschaftlich-technischen Laboratorium - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenThis occupation is broader
11603Berufe im Weinbau - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional
12103Berufe im Gartenbau (ohne Spezialisierung) - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional
12113Berufe im Obst- und Gemüsebau - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional
12123Berufe in Baumschule, Staudengärtnerei und Zierpflanzenbau - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
061農林水産技術者Related, not a match

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)

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