$37,110($17.84/hr)
Associate's degree
-
Agricultural Technicians assist agricultural and food scientists by performing duties such as measuring and analyzing the quality of food and agricultural products. Duties range from performing agricultural labor with added recordkeeping duties to laboratory testing with significant amounts of office work, depending on the particular field the technician works in.
$121,970 ($58.64/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.
$82,040 ($39.44/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.
$73,000 ($35.10/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Soil and Plant Scientists conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock. They study the chemical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth.
$160,000 ($76.92/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
$45,830 ($22.03/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health.
$41,350 ($19.88/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Biological Technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
$64,530 ($31.02/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Environmental Scientists and Specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with industry to reduce waste.
$60,110 ($28.90/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Conservation Scientists manage the land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.
$49,290 ($23.70/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Food Scientists and Technologists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles related to processing and deterioration of foods.
$82,690 ($39.76/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.
$75,390 ($36.24/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Chemists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
$136,430 ($65.59/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
$103,780 ($49.90/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Industrial Production Managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.
$67,870 ($32.63/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects.
$66,350 ($31.90/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Plant and System Operators control, operate, repair, and maintain entire processes or system of machines. This category includes all plant and system operators not contained somewhere else.
$47,730 ($22.95/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop.
$49,670 ($23.88/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Chemical Technicians use laboratory instruments and techniques to help scientists analyze the properties of materials.
$41,700 ($20.05/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Forest and Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. They compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. They may assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
$58,880 ($28.31/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
First-line supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
$44,780 ($21.53/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Hydrologic Technicians support scientists and engineers in exploring, extracting, and monitoring natural resources, such as soil, natural gas, and water.
$44,720 ($21.50/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Agricultural Inspectors investigate agricultural commodities, processing equipment, facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
$98,220 ($47.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Physical scientists study and conduct research and analysis on the inorganic world. This can include physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. This category includes all physical scientists not contained somewhere else.
$44,320 ($21.31/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Food Science Technicians assist agricultural and food scientists by performing duties such as measuring and analyzing the quality of food and agricultural products. Duties range from performing agricultural labor with added recordkeeping duties to laboratory testing with significant amounts of office work, depending on the particular field the technician works in.
$90,000 ($43.27/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.
