Median annual pay, May 2025
$51,160
National. Varies by place, employer and experience.
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
Paths and state rules vary.
Outlook
5% growth, 2025 to 2035
BLS projection, not a guarantee.
Jobs, 2025
40,400
Nationwide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, figures as published there. Open the page for duties, work environment and state-by-state detail.
Is it a fit for your interests?
People drawn to science, food, plants often look at this career. Try job shadowing, a school or 4-H project, or a short conversation with someone who does the work.
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Last reviewed: November 12, 2026.