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Soil and Plant Scientists

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Related Skills:

Reading Comprehension
Science
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

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Other Career Titles:

Agronomist, Agronomy Specialist, Crop Nutrition Scientist, Extension Specialist, Microbiology Soil Scientist, On-Site Soil Evaluator, Research Soil Scientist, Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, Soil Scientist

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

17,800

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

19,000

by 2029

Projected Growth

7%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$63,200

or $30.39 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Interacting With Computers

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Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Tasks

Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.

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Soil and Plant Scientists

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Currently Employed

17,800

Projected Employment

19,000

Projected Growth

7%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$63,200

Training Level

Some College

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Soil and Plant Scientists

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

17,800

Projected Employment

19,000

Projected Growth

7%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$63,200

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.