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H3
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.
Soil and Plant Scientists
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.Overview
Requirements
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
None
Data
Comparisons
| Area/Region | Employment 2016 | Employment 2026 | Percent Change | Annual Openings | Avg. Hourly Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | H3 | High Wage | High Skill | High Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nebraska
|
879
|
987
|
12.29%
|
104
|
$32.98
|
$68,598
|
|
|
|
|
|
Omaha Consortium
|
82
|
90
|
9.76%
|
9
|
$29.87
|
$62,121
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lincoln MSA
|
81
|
91
|
12.35%
|
9
|
$27.89
|
$58,012
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grand Island MSA
|
36
|
38
|
5.56%
|
4
|
$28.87
|
$60,049
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central
|
175
|
203
|
16%
|
22
|
$23.67
|
$49,237
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mid-Plains
|
92
|
99
|
7.61%
|
10
|
$31.42
|
$65,342
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northeast
|
160
|
168
|
5%
|
17
|
$34.08
|
$70,895
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panhandle
|
27
|
27
|
0%
|
3
|
$43.19
|
$89,849
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sandhills
|
13
|
14
|
7.69%
|
1
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southeast
|
215
|
226
|
5.12%
|
23
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.