Career Outlook for Soil and Plant Scientists
Also known as:
Agriculturist, Agronomist, Arboreal Scientist, Crop Nutrition Scientist, Floriculturist, Horticulturist, Plant Physiologist, Plant Scientist, Pomologist, Soil Fertility Extension Specialist
The overall job outlook for Soil or Plant Scientist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 43.96 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.75 percent per year. Demand for Soil and Plant Scientists is expected to go up, with an expected 5,050 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 4.02 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Soil and Plant Scientists in the following states
| California | 1,590 |
| North Carolina | 970 |
| Iowa | 800 |
| Washington | 680 |
| Nebraska | 650 |
| Wisconsin | 580 |
| Oregon | 560 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Soil and Plant Scientists