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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).
Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients.
Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software.
Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS). | - | - | 8% |
| Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients. | - | - | 5% |
| Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software. | - | - | 4% |
| Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information. | - | - | 5% |
| Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data. | - | - | 4% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$60,130
per year
Mean Wage
$64,640
per year
Employment
71K
workers
Wage Range
$37,310 - $101,870
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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