Life & Physical Science

Horticulturists

SOC 19-4013

Study and improve the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.

Median pay

$52k

$46k to $63k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

3k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's

AI exposure

41%

modeled estimate · 32th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

67/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Science
Critical Thinking

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How we model AI exposure.