Careers | Agriculture and Garden

Oversees engineering and technical design of agricultural engineering projects, such as cultivating, transporting and

High - $93,912
Low - $79,917
Employment Trend
+5.1% Annually

Manages ranges or large tracts of land. Monitors the environmental impact of farming and grazing on the land and tracks

High - $73,441
Low - $26,383
Employment Trend
+5% Annually

Manages operations at a farm or ranch. Directs crop production and management of livestock herds, and supervises farm

High - $69,323
Low - $23,669
Employment Trend
-0.3% Annually

Inspects food, processed food and food containers to be sure they are safe for consumers, or inspects animals, animal

High - $54,738
Low - $23,592
Employment Trend
+6% Annually

Assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on

High - $48,418
Low - $27,096
Employment Trend
+6% Annually

Studies plants and animals used in food production. Researches topics related to improving quality and productivity in

High - $85,456
Low - $26,265
Employment Trend
+5.6% Annually

Works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water,

High - $48,946
Low - $23,708
Employment Trend
+3.4% Annually

Manages agricultural workers who propagate, cultivate and harvest plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and

High - $54,149
Low - $35,159
Employment Trend
-0.3% Annually

Studies soil composition and nutrition, the impact of soil treatment practices on plant or crop growth, and soil

High - $79,863
Low - $29,092
Employment Trend
+11.5% Annually