There are currently an estimated 20,700 soil and plant scientists in the United States. The soil and plant scientist job market is expected to grow by 5.4% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are soil and plant scientists?
CareerExplorer rates soil and plant scientists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,100 soil and plant scientists.
What’s the supply of soil and plant scientists?
The soil and plant scientist industry is concentrated in California, Iowa, Illinois
Soil and Plant Scientist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,440 |
| Iowa | 960 |
| Illinois | 820 |
| Minnesota | 750 |
| Wisconsin | 680 |
| Nebraska | 640 |
| Oregon | 620 |
| Michigan | 570 |
| North Carolina | 570 |
| Idaho | 540 |
| Washington | 520 |
| Texas | 500 |
| South Dakota | 480 |
| Colorado | 460 |
| Indiana | 440 |
| North Dakota | 410 |
| Kansas | 380 |
| Tennessee | 370 |
| Ohio | 320 |
| Arizona | 270 |
| Florida | 270 |
| New York | 260 |
| Montana | 230 |
| Missouri | 220 |
| Georgia | 210 |
| Maryland | 200 |
| Connecticut | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | 200 |
| Louisiana | 170 |
| Virginia | 140 |
| Kentucky | 140 |
| New Jersey | 130 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| Arkansas | 110 |
| Mississippi | 100 |
| Oklahoma | 100 |
| Nevada | 90 |
| Utah | 90 |
| New Mexico | 90 |
| South Carolina | 90 |
| Hawaii | 60 |
| District of Columbia | 60 |
| Delaware | 60 |
| Wyoming | 50 |
| Maine | 30 |
| Alaska | 30 |