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Job outlook for agriculture consultants in the United States
Are agriculture consultant jobs in demand?
Yes, agriculture consultant jobs are in demand. Agriculture consultant demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Agriculture consultant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of agriculture consultant jobs and the average agriculture consultant salary over time.
Agriculture consultant jobs over time
Agriculture consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 180 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 137 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 147 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 135 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 143 | 0.00% |
Average agriculture consultant salary over time
Agriculture consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,545 | $28.15 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $56,456 | $27.14 | --0.3% |
| 2023 | $56,603 | $27.21 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $56,228 | $27.03 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $56,206 | $27.02 | +0.6% |
Agriculture consultant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of agriculture consultant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where agriculture consultants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for agriculture consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 546 | 11% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 436 | 11% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 283 | 9% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 63 | 9% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 244 | 4% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 40 | 4% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 141 | 3% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 129 | 3% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 32 | 3% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 732 | 2% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 297 | 2% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 294 | 2% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 207 | 2% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 194 | 2% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 45 | 2% |
Agriculture Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to agriculture consultant professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the agriculture consultant job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the agriculture consultant industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of agriculture consultant experts
Dr. Bert Greenwalt
Arkansas State University
Dr. Bert Greenwalt
Professor of Agricultural EconomicsArkansas State University
College of Agriculture
What general advice would you give to an Agriculture Consultant?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: Employers say that excellent selling skills and proven customer service skills with help you earn the most.
What Agriculture Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: According to employers, familiarity with farm businesses and rural culture stand out on a resume. If you didn’t grow up in a farm business or rural community, use internships to address this issue.
What will help Agriculture Consultants increase their earning potential?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: Employers always say they are looking for:
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills
Effective interpersonal communication
Ability to explain complex concepts
Agriculture consultant jobs
Updated August 23, 2021