Soil and Plant Scientists

Minimal Risk
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Vote Comments (4)
AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
3%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
22%
(Low Risk, Based on 78 votes)
Average: 12%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
7.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
$68,240
or $32.81 per hour
Volume
15,800
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
7.6/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

3% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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User poll

22% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 3% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Soil and Plant Scientists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Soil and Plant Scientists' job openings is expected to rise 7.2% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Soil and Plant Scientists' was 68.240 $, or 33 $ per hour

'Soil and Plant Scientists' were paid 42.0% higher than the national median wage, which stood at 48.060 $

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 15,800 people employed as 'Soil and Plant Scientists' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 9 thousand people are employed as 'Soil and Plant Scientists'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 19-1013.00

Comments (4)

Sam (No chance)
04 Nov 2025 12:57
Coz it's a thing like where you have to check the particular place, see each place is different and soil, environment and more but AI works on a set of data so new place new data and requires to talk with people and negotiate
Obanuchem Emmanuel (Low)
13 Dec 2024 08:55
Because new plant will still be discovered and AI can't access what doesn't already exist. AI need human knowledge to process. So, plant scientists will never depreciate as we'll make more medicine; vaccines and herbal drugs and new research will be needed as times goes on.
Gabriel
21 Feb 2021 18:10
No comments here, so let me put my own in it. So yes, robots will take over the world. If your reading this, don't give up what ever your searching or fighting for. Just go for it or just do it and don't forget to be happy and satisfied in the end ok?
arturo F (Moderate)
21 Sep 2020 22:58
The use of drones, automated real-time pcr, automated tractors, apps that identify diseases and pests, makes use of fewer university personnel and more specialized technical personnel.
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