Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

FARM WORKERS AND LABORERS
NURSERY WORKERS
27%
27%
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $23,210
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $27,040
NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE WORKERS
FARM AND RANCH MANAGER
61%
61%
Minimum Education Requirements: Vocational Schools, On the Job Training, Associates Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $61,960
Minimum Education Requirements:
​Four Year Bachelor’s Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $61,960
AQUACULTURAL MANAGER
ANIMAL TRAINERS
61%
26%
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $61,960
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $26,250
Farm to Table
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Career Pathways

FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS
Agricultural Sales 
Agricultural Communications Specialists
Agricultural Educators
Food Scientists
Meat Processors-Toxicologists
Biochemists 
Nutritionists-Dieticians
Food Brokers-Food
Inspectors
Meat Cutters
Meat Graders
Meat Science Researchers
Food Meal Supervisors
Cheese Makers
Microbiologists
Produce Buyers
Bacteriologists
Food & Drug Inspectors
Bioengineers
Biochemists
Food & Fiber Engineers
Food Processors
Storage Supervisors
Fieldman
Quality Control Specialists
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SYSTEMS
Pollution Prevention and Control Managers
Pollution Prevention and Control Technicians
Environmental Sampling and Analysis
Scientists/Technicians
Health and Safety Sanitarians 
Environmental
Compliance Assurance Managers
Hazardous Materials Handlers
Hazardous Materials Technicians/Managers
Water Environment Managers
Water Quality 
Managers
Waste Water 
Managers
Toxicologists
Solid Waste Disposers/
Recyclers
Solid Waste 
Technician
Solid Waste
Managers
Solid Waste
Specialists
Agricultural Educator
ANIMALS SYSTEMS
Agricultural Educators
Livestock producers
AI Technicians-Aquaculturalists
Animal Caretakers-Poultry Managers
Equine Managers-Veterinarians
Veterinary Assistants
Feedlot Specialists
Animal Scientists
Embryo Technologists
Livestock Buyers
Feed Sales Representatives
Vivarian Technicians
Wildlife Biologists
Livestock Geneticists
Animal Nutritionists
Dairy Producers
Livestock Inspectors
Feed Sales Specialists
Animal Health Salespersons
Meat Science Researcher
Reproductive Physiologists
Embryo Transfer Technicians
Pet Shop Operators
USDA Inspectors
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Machine Operators
Electronics Systems Technicians 
Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Extension Engineering Specialists
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians
Recycling Technicians
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators
Equipment/Parts Managers 
Welders
Machinists
Communication Technicians
Agricultural Applications Software
Developers/Programmers
Database Administrators
Computer Service
Technical Support
Technicians
Information Lab Specialists
GPS Technicians
Remote Sensing Specialist
Agricultural Educator
NATURAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS
Cartographers
Wildlife Managers
Range Technicians
Ecologists Park Mangers
Environmental Interpreters
Fish and Game Officers 
Loggers
Forest Technicians
Log Graders
Pulp and Paper Manager Soil
Geology Technician
Geologists
Mining Engineers 
Fisheries Technicians
Water Monitoring Technician
Hydrologists
Fish Hatchery Manager
Commercial Fishermen
Fishing Vessel Operators
Vessel Crew
Agricultural Educator
PLANT SYSTEMS
Bioinformatics Specialists
Plant Breeders and Geneticists
Biotechnology Lab Technician
Soil & Water Specialists
Crop Farm Managers
Agricultural Educators
Plant Pathologists
Aquaculturalists
Sales Representatives
Botanists
Tree Surgeons
Education & Extension Specialists
Agricultural Journalists
Commodity Marketing Specialists
rain Operations Superintendents
Custom Hay/Silage Operators
Forest Geneticists
Golf Course Superintendents
Greenhouse Mangers
Growers
Farmers
Ranchers
​Turf Operations
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AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEMS
Agronomy Operations
Energy Operations
Salesperson
Sales Manager
Banker/Loan Officer
Field Representative for Bank, Insurance Company or Government Program
Farm Investment Manager
Agricultural Commodity Broker
Agricultural Economist
Farmer /Rancher/Feedlot Operator
Farm Manager
Livestock Rancher / Breeder
Dairy Herd Supervisor (DHIA)
Agricultural Products Buyer
Animal Health Products Distributor
Livestock Seller
Feed and Supply Store Manager
Produce Commission Agent
Ag Lenders
Agricultural Chemical Dealer
Field Service Representative
Chemical Sales Representative
Agricultural Educator

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