Career Outlook for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
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The overall job outlook for Agricultural or Food Science Technician careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 10.77 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.8 percent per year. Demand for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians is expected to go up, with an expected 6,900 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 5.10 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the following states
Texas | 2,860 |
California | 2,210 |
Iowa | 870 |
Ohio | 750 |
Illinois | 630 |
Minnesota | 600 |
Washington | 510 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
New Mexico | 30 |
Vermont | 40 |
Maine | 40 |
Arizona | 50 |
Utah | 50 |
Louisiana | 60 |
South Carolina | 70 |