There are currently an estimated 28,500 soil and water conservationists in the United States. The soil and water conservationist job market is expected to grow by 3.4% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are soil and water conservationists?
CareerExplorer rates soil and water conservationists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,000 soil and water conservationists.
What’s the supply of soil and water conservationists?
The soil and water conservationist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Washington
Soil and Water Conservationist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Soil and Water Conservationists |
|---|---|
| California | 2,110 |
| Texas | 1,970 |
| Washington | 1,270 |
| Colorado | 1,230 |
| Oregon | 1,020 |
| Wisconsin | 970 |
| Florida | 950 |
| Pennsylvania | 900 |
| Michigan | 820 |
| Minnesota | 770 |
| Massachusetts | 760 |
| Illinois | 730 |
| Ohio | 680 |
| New York | 640 |
| Iowa | 610 |
| Missouri | 600 |
| Montana | 560 |
| North Carolina | 540 |
| New Jersey | 500 |
| Virginia | 480 |
| Maryland | 470 |
| Mississippi | 470 |
| Indiana | 430 |
| Utah | 410 |
| Arizona | 410 |
| Georgia | 360 |
| South Dakota | 360 |
| North Dakota | 340 |
| New Mexico | 330 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| South Carolina | 300 |
| Idaho | 300 |
| Alaska | 290 |
| Maine | 290 |
| Tennessee | 250 |
| Arkansas | 230 |
| Hawaii | 220 |
| Kansas | 220 |
| Nebraska | 220 |
| Nevada | 210 |
| Louisiana | 190 |
| Kentucky | 180 |
| West Virginia | 160 |
| Wyoming | 150 |
| Connecticut | 140 |
| New Hampshire | 130 |
| District of Columbia | 110 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| Vermont | 100 |
| Delaware | 80 |
| Rhode Island | 60 |