Agriculture & Environment Careers & Salaries

Explore salary data for 6 careers in agriculture & environment. The average median salary in this field is $56,622 per year, with 230,100 professionals employed nationwide.

Careers

Avg Median Salary

$56,622

Highest Paying

$74,160

Total Employed

230,100

All Agriculture & Environment Careers Ranked by Salary

Career	Median Salary	Entry Level	Growth
#1 Agricultural Scientist Bachelor's degree	$74,160	$48,000	+6%	Details →
#2 Zoologist Bachelor's degree	$68,230	$45,000	+3%	Details →
#3 Forester Bachelor's degree	$63,790	$44,000	+3%	Details →
#4 Fish and Game Warden Bachelor's degree	$52,800	$36,000	+3%	Details →
#5 Park Ranger Bachelor's degree	$42,500	$30,000	+5%	Details →
#6 Veterinary Technician Associate's degree	$38,250	$29,000	+20%	Details →

Explore Agriculture & Environment Careers

Agricultural Scientist

$74,160 median

Agricultural scientists research ways to improve crop production, livestock management, and agricultural sustainability.

Bachelor's degree +6% growth

Zoologist

$68,230 median

Zoologists study animals and their behaviors, habitats, and ecosystems to support conservation.

Bachelor's degree +3% growth

Forester

$63,790 median

Foresters manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes.

Bachelor's degree +3% growth

Fish and Game Warden

$52,800 median

Fish and game wardens enforce fishing, hunting, and boating laws, protecting wildlife and natural resources.

Bachelor's degree +3% growth

Park Ranger

$42,500 median

Park rangers protect and manage parks, enforcing regulations and educating visitors.

Bachelor's degree +5% growth

Veterinary Technician

$38,250 median

Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians with animal care, performing clinical procedures, lab tests, and nursing duties.

Associate's degree +20% growth

About Agriculture & Environment Careers

The agriculture & environment field includes 6 careers tracked by StateSalaryData, employing 230,100 professionals across the United States. Salaries range from $38,250 (Veterinary Technician) to $74,160 (Agricultural Scientist). Browse individual career pages for state-by-state breakdowns, city-level data, and career comparisons.