Careers in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or the environment are just some of the career paths you can follow in the agricultural industry. Currently, one out of every twelve U.S. jobs relates to agriculture and the field is continually growing with advancing technology. Consider a career in the diverse industry of agriculture!
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Farm Worker and Laborer | $14.00 |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $14.51 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $22.16 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Driver | $21.30 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technician | $25.70 |
| First Line Supervisor of Production | $28.01 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $23.68 |
| First Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Work | $31.31 |
| Environmental Engineer | $40.09 |
| Veterinarian | $51.35 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Chipley High School |
| Agritechnology | Vernon High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Science | Gulf Coast State College |
| Natural Resources | Gulf Coast State College |
| Veterinary Medicine | Gulf Coast State College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Veterinary Medicine | Gulf Coast State CollegeFlorida State University (Bay County) |
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business and Professional Services
Construction and Architecture
Distribution Logistics and Transportation
Engineering and Design
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.