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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Average Salary:
$54,220
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers.
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Average Salary:
$43,390
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Average Salary:
$50,110
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Average Salary:
$58,020
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
All engineering technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
Animal Scientists
Average Salary:
$58,250
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Food Scientists and Technologists
Average Salary:
$60,180
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
Soil and Plant Scientists
Average Salary:
$57,340
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Average Salary:
$79,390
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Average Salary:
$57,430
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Conservation Scientists
Average Salary:
$59,310
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.
Soil and Water Conservationists
Average Salary:
$59,310
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.
Range Managers
Average Salary:
$59,310
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Park Naturalists
Average Salary:
$59,310
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Foresters
Average Salary:
$54,540
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Average Salary:
$61,700
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Economists
Average Salary:
$89,450
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Average Salary:
$32,760
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
Agricultural Technicians
Average Salary:
$32,760
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.
Food Science Technicians
Average Salary:
$32,760
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.
Chemical Technicians
Average Salary:
$42,040
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.