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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 1,200 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Slower than average growth
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Farms will continue to need agricultural engineers to design more efficient machinery, equipment, and buildings and to help reduce environmental damage. Strong global competition should further support demand for these workers as farmers seek ways to reduce costs and increase production.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (30.9%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (22.5%)
- State government, excluding education and hospitals (14.2%)
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (11.4%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (10.4%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (10.4%)
- Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (9%)
- Management, scientific, and technical consulting services (NAICS541600) (8%)
- Food manufacturing (NAICS311000) (6.8%)
- Engineering services (NAICS541330) (6.7%)
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