Agricultural and Food Scientists
Listed on 2026-02-15
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Science
Agriculture / Farming, Food Production, Environmental Science, Biotechnology -
Research/Development
Agriculture / Farming, Biotechnology
Quick Facts:
Agricultural and Food Scientists
Agricultural and food scientists research ways to improve the efficiency, quality, and safety of agricultural and food production establishments.
Agricultural and food scientists work in laboratories, in offices, and in the field. Most agricultural and food scientists work full time.
Agricultural and food scientists typically need at least a bachelor's degree in animal science, food science, plant biology, or a related field. Employers may prefer or require a master's or doctoral degree.
The median annual wage for agricultural and food scientists was $78,770 in May 2024.
Overall employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 3,100 openings for agricultural and food scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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