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Agricultural Data Analyst

Also known as: Precision Ag Data Analyst, Farm Data Scientist, AgTech Data Analyst, Ag Intelligence Analyst

AI Impact Score

40/100

Agricultural data analysts are net beneficiaries of AI — machine learning and satellite analytics tools are the core of the role, and demand for people who can interpret and act on these outputs is accelerating as precision agriculture adoption grows across the industry.

$55k – $105k

Salary Range

booming

Growth Outlook

28,000

Total Jobs (US)

+18%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Manual data cleaning of sensor and yield monitor filesBasic statistical summarization of field trial resultsStandard report generation from farm data platforms

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Machine learning-powered yield prediction modelsSatellite imagery analysis for crop health and stress detectionAutomated variable-rate prescription map generationAI-driven pest and disease outbreak prediction

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Translating complex data insights into actionable recommendations for growersDesigning field trial protocols to generate valid agronomic dataInterpreting anomalies in sensor data with field contextBuilding grower trust and adoption of data-driven recommendations

Current Skills

Data Analysis (Excel, SQL)Precision Agriculture PlatformsGIS MappingStatistical AnalysisAgronomic Knowledge

Future-Proof Skills

Machine Learning for Ag Applications (Python/R)Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery AnalysisIoT Sensor IntegrationVariable Rate Technology (VRT) Prescription MappingCarbon Modeling Tools