Agricultural Equipment Operators

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
88%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
12.1%
by year 2032
WAGES
$37,780
or $18.16 per hour
Volume
28,830
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
3.9/10

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Automation risk

88% (Imminent Risk)

Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Finger Dexterity

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Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Agricultural Equipment Operators' job openings is expected to rise 12.1% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Agricultural Equipment Operators' was $37,780, or $18 per hour

'Agricultural Equipment Operators' were paid 18.4% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 28,830 people employed as 'Agricultural Equipment Operators' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 5 thousand people are employed as 'Agricultural Equipment Operators'.

Job description

Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.

SOC Code: 45-2091.00

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Comments

jessica says
Center pivot irrigation systems are highly efficient and widely used in agriculture to ensure optimal water distribution for crops. The success of these systems heavily relies on the quality and reliability of their components. From the sturdy pivot point to the precision sprinklers and control systems, each component plays a crucial role in maximizing irrigation efficiency and crop yield.

When it comes to sourcing center pivot components, Flatwater Sales stands out as a trusted provider. With their extensive range of high-quality products and solutions specifically designed for center pivot irrigation, they offer reliable and durable parts that meet the needs of farmers and irrigation professionals. Whether you require pivot points, sprinklers, control panels, or other related components, Flatwater Sales has you covered.
Jun 26, 2023 at 06:15 PM

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