There are currently an estimated 1,028,700 horticulturists in the United States. The horticulturist job market is expected to shrink by -0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are horticulturists?
CareerExplorer rates horticulturists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -6,500 horticulturists. That number is based on the retirement of 1,500 existing horticulturists.
What’s the supply of horticulturists?
The horticulturist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Illinois
Horticulturist job market by state
State Name | Employed Horticulturists |
---|---|
California | 1,370 |
Texas | 400 |
Illinois | 230 |
Idaho | 190 |
Iowa | 180 |
Arkansas | 150 |
Florida | 150 |
Oregon | 130 |
Washington | 120 |
Arizona | 110 |
North Dakota | 100 |
Oklahoma | 100 |
Kentucky | 90 |
Georgia | 80 |
Michigan | 80 |
Ohio | 80 |
Missouri | 80 |
Wisconsin | 60 |
Tennessee | 60 |
Nebraska | 50 |
New York | 50 |
North Carolina | 50 |
Minnesota | 50 |
Pennsylvania | 50 |
Louisiana | 40 |
Indiana | 40 |
New Jersey | 40 |
South Carolina | 40 |
Massachusetts | 40 |
New Mexico | 40 |
Nevada | 40 |
Virginia | 30 |
Connecticut | 30 |