Soil and Plant Scientists
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$67,167
Most Common Education Level
Master's or professional degree
Projected Job Growth
+7.23%
What do Soil and Plant Scientists do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Realistic
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