San Diego Botanic Garden

Conservation Scientist

Meet Joe DeWolf, Conservationist, who tells us about his role with the San Diego Botanic Garden. As a Conservationist, Joe duties are to remove invasive plants, collect seeds, grow them in the nursery, restore habitats, etc. Joe got his Bachelors of Science Degree in Horticulture. One of the challenges Joe faces is protecting rare and endangered species so he wants to educate the public on the importance of protecting the native plants.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$52,013/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles

INDUSTRY

Life Science

Fast-growing, and innovative sector dedicated to improving the quality of life for people, animals, and the planet

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

MiraCosta College

Horticulture Programs

San Diego State University

Field Botany

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Investigative

You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions