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Soil and Plant Scientists in The United States
(Profesionales de los suelos y las plantas)
Soil and Plant Scientists -- Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, 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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-1013.00 |
| Career Interests | IR |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.78 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 18,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 19,400 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,200 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $38,410 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $69,860 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $111,480 |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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