Possible Careers

Read about other possible jobs in horticulture.

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

First-line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers:

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Excludes-First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012).

2021 employment: 53,300

May 2021 median annual wage: $48,640

Projected employment change, 2021–31:

Number of new jobs: 3,400

Growth rate: 6 percent (As fast as average)

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years

Typical on-the-job training: None

Agricultural Inspectors:

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

2021 employment: 14,100

May 2021 median annual wage: $45,140

Projected employment change, 2021–31:

Number of new jobs: 100

Growth rate: 0 percent (Little or no change)

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree

Work experience in a related occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products:

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Excludes-Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011).

2021 employment: 35,100

May 2021 median annual wage: $29,630

Projected employment change, 2021–31:

Number of new jobs: -300

Growth rate: -1 percent (Little or no change)

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential

Work experience in a related occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm#Farming,%20fishing,%20and%20forestry%20occupations 

Resources:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/purchasing-managers-buyers-and-purchasing-agents.htm 

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9013.00 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/hrt/research/

https://www.canr.msu.edu/hrt/students/undergraduate/careers_in_horticulture 

https://www.seedyourfuture.org/careers 

https://www.cuyamaca.edu/academics/academic-and-career-pathways/environmental-and-applied-technology/onamental-horticulture/index.php 

http://www.unlockmyfuture.org/my-code/agriculture-and-food-science-technician