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Avg. salary range
$49k–$62k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Crop advisors 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.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$54,700
Average
$61,600
High
$72,600
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 to 10 hours long but times can be any time of the day. Shifts are usually 4 or 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$54,100
Overall Rank
164th
out of 199 careers
In Agriculture & Natural Resources
16th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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