career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 11-9013 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 11-9013.00 |
| description | 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 5,910 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 97,240 |
| a median | 67,950 | 87,980 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 51,700 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 67,970 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 115,200 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 156,530 |
| h mean | 35 | 46 |
| h median | 32 | 42 |
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