Soil and Plant Scientists (19-1013)
Occupation description: 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 53 | 56 | 5.7 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| United States | 18,000 | 19,400 | 0.0 | 400 | 1,700 | 2,200 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 35.12 | 19.06 | 24.72 | 31.79 | 42.10 | 56.46 |
