Soil and Plant Scientists
Research the breeding, production, and management of crops, trees, and plants.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $32.61 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: 10% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Agronomy Research Manager Crop Nutrition Scientist Soil Scientist See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Soil and Plant Scientists *
U S |
$26.75 | $33.8 | $46.31 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.78 | $32.61 | $39.32 |
Central Minnesota |
$28.76 | $34.46 | $40.89 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.91 | $36.16 | $38.74 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$22.65 | $27.23 | $40.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.44 | $28.76 | $40.21 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.78 | $32.61 | $40.65 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 390 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Soil and Plant Scientists most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 469 new Soil and Plant Scientists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.