19-1013.00

Soil and Plant Scientists

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.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 2% probability of automation for this role
paper →
11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+5.4%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Soil and Plant Scientists conduct field research, lab analysis, and advisory work for agriculture and environmental management. AI tools like satellite-based soil mapping and machine learning crop models assist with data analysis, but physical sampling, experimental design, and client advisory work remain human-dependent. Growing demand for sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation expertise supports this role through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$71,410
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.4%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →