There are currently an estimated 836,100 horticulturists in the United States. The horticulturist job market is expected to shrink by 1.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are horticulturists?
CareerExplorer rates horticulturists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -11,100 horticulturists.
What’s the supply of horticulturists?
The horticulturist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Horticulturist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Horticulturists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,650 |
| Texas | 610 |
| Florida | 320 |
| Michigan | 270 |
| North Carolina | 250 |
| Idaho | 250 |
| Nebraska | 200 |
| Oregon | 190 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| Minnesota | 160 |
| Maryland | 140 |
| Washington | 140 |
| New York | 130 |
| Illinois | 120 |
| Kentucky | 110 |
| Ohio | 100 |
| Indiana | 90 |
| Oklahoma | 80 |
| Mississippi | 80 |
| Hawaii | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | 80 |
| Missouri | 60 |
| Arkansas | 50 |
| Georgia | 50 |
| Virginia | 50 |
| West Virginia | 50 |
| Kansas | 40 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Wisconsin | 30 |
| Montana | 30 |