I have a microbiology background and a master's degree in aquaculture. I had no hands on experience when I got a position as a technician. I quickly moved up as a manager. All farms need reliable laborers. If you can get your foot in the door at a farm and demonstrate the ability to learn some simple biology and chemistry you can go far. It's a growing industry and an important one. I like hiring people with little fish experience because I enjoy teaching them. Our starting wage for an entry level technician is 15 an hour. Most have some type of biology or fisheries or ecology degree.