Study soil, crops, and growing methods, then advise farms on improving yields while keeping the land healthy.
Farms, fields, labs, and offices
Full time, busier in growing season
May 2024–25 BLS wage data · 2024–34 BLS employment projections.
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Bachelor's degree
Training path: Bachelor's degree in soil or plant science.
No license is required, though a credential such as Certified Crop Adviser can help in the field.
Studies soil and crops to help farms grow more while protecting the land, work that blends fieldwork and lab analysis.
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Standard Occupational Classification 19-1013. Pay, employment, and outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wage survey and 2024–34 employment projections). See something off? Tell us.