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Career Opportunities in Agriculture and Natural Resources The careers listed below connect directly to programs offered at Los Rios Community Colleges—helping you turn what you learn in class into real career opportunities in Greater Sacramento.
Projected Job Change 2024-2029
Annual Job Openings 2024-2029
Median Hourly Earnings
Median Annual Earnings
Career Pathway
Community College Occupations
Bright Outlook
2024 Jobs
Agricultural Business Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
2,426
3%
280
$17.97
$37,388
Agricultural Technicians
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488
2%
72
$28.40
$59,075
Agricultural Mechanics
*
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
256
1%
23
$24.22
$50,383
Animal Science
*
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
1,114
12%
139
$27.59
$57,392
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Animal Trainers
317
3%
49
$19.15
$39,827
Ornamental Horticulture
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
1,598
6%
190
$28.14
$58,527
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
196
9%
32
$22.69
$47,195
Forestry and Natural Resources
Forest and Conservation Technicians
872
4%
118
$29.40
$61,152
The careers below usually require a bachelor’s degree, but you don’t have to start at a university right away. Los Rios Community Colleges give you a strong foundation—and the chance to transfer to a four-year university to keep moving toward your career goals in Greater Sacramento.
Projected Job Change 2024-2029
Annual Job Openings 2024-2029
Median Hourly Earnings
Median Annual Earnings
Career Pathway
Bachelor Degree Occupations
Bright Outlook
2024 Jobs
Agricultural Business
Buyers and Purchasing Agents (of Farm Products)
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2,556
7%
287
$37.19
$77,365
Forestry and Natural Resources
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Conservation Scientists
249
12%
29
$39.07
$81,265
Foresters
155
9%
17
$45.97
$95,621
Source: Lightcast 2025.3 | Legend: Bright Outlook Occupation *
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