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How much do plant health jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant health in the United States is $18.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Plant Health vs Plant Pest Control Specialist?

AspectPlant HealthPlant Pest Control Specialist
CertificationsCertified Plant Health Professional, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Licensed Pest Control Operator, IPM certification
Work EnvironmentNurseries, botanical gardens, landscape companiesGreenhouses, agricultural fields, pest control companies
Industry UsageHorticulture, landscaping, plant conservationPest management, agricultural services

Plant Health professionals focus on overall plant wellness, disease prevention, and sustainable care, while Plant Pest Control Specialists primarily target pest identification and eradication. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ—one emphasizes plant vitality, the other pest management.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Plant Health Specialist in a commercial agriculture setting?

As a Plant Health Specialist in commercial agriculture, your daily tasks often include monitoring crops for signs of disease, pests, or nutrient deficiencies, and collecting plant samples for laboratory analysis. You’ll collaborate closely with farm managers, agronomists, and field workers to implement integrated pest management strategies and recommend treatments. Documentation and reporting of field observations are also key responsibilities, as well as staying updated on regulatory requirements for pesticide use. This role requires both fieldwork and office-based analysis, ensuring plant health standards are met throughout the growing season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Plant Health, and why are they important?

To thrive in Plant Health, you need a strong background in plant biology, pest and disease identification, and integrated pest management, often supported by a degree in plant sciences or agronomy. Familiarity with laboratory diagnostic tools, GIS mapping systems, and relevant certifications such as pesticide applicator licenses is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for success in this field. These skills ensure accurate plant health assessments, effective disease management, and clear communication with growers and stakeholders to promote sustainable crop production.

What are plant health specialists?

Plant health specialists are professionals who monitor, assess, and manage the health of plants in various environments, such as agriculture, horticulture, or landscaping. Their main goal is to prevent, diagnose, and treat plant diseases, pest infestations, and other issues that can impact plant growth and productivity. They often use integrated pest management strategies, soil testing, and plant nutrition analysis to maintain healthy crops and landscapes. Plant health specialists may work for government agencies, research institutions, or private companies, providing guidance to farmers, gardeners, and land managers.
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Infographic showing various Plant Health job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Full Time, and 83% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,934 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

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Job Description
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Plant Health Lead
Career Level: Senior Associate
Job Specialty: Production Projects
What You'll Do
Y-12 is committed to responsible asset management by balancing equipment availability with optimum cost of ownership. Plant Health is the organization responsible for integrating efforts across organizations to drive holistic asset management at the capability and site levels. Plant Health Leads work with System Health Managers and other System Owners to proactively manage the availability of facilities, production equipment, and supporting site infrastructure to accomplish site missions. Plant Health Leads directly support the programs, processes, and tools that integrate and optimize the RAMI (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Inspectability) of site infrastructure and programmatic equipment to accomplish current missions and that develop and inform asset strategies required for future mission success.
Responsibilities:
Key job duties include the collection, management, and communication of asset management information/data. Plant Health Leads apply Enterprise Risk Management tools to assess current and future risks to site infrastructure and communicate those risks and associated mitigation actions to inform site strategies and funding plans. Central to these efforts, Plant Health Leads facilitate an annual review of each capability and update of Y- 12 Plant Health Asset Risk Database (PHARM) and associated OnePagers with capability owners and subject matter experts. Plant Health OnePagers are used to communicate risks and propose mitigation strategies to stakeholders that serve as the basis for Programs' FYNSP funding plans. Serving as a central resource, Plant Health Leads regularly employ data analytics and data visualization techniques to understand and effectively communicate various asset management information such as maintenance and equipment history data. Resulting metrics are presented in the Plant Health Review Committee (PHRC) for each capability regularly. Building on strong data, Plant Health Leads assist in authoring impactful presentations to effectively communicate site infrastructure conditions, needs, and strategies to internal and external entities such as the CNS Sr. Leadership, PHRC, Program Integration, YFO, and NNSA federal program managers. Plant Health also interfaces with other NSE sites and the United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) to collaborate on asset management best practices.
Additional expectations include; Leading the collaboration of Capability Owners, Program Integration, Subject Matter Experts and Strategic Planning on initiatives focused on improvements to the Strategic Asset Management Program (SAMP). Leading complex change initiatives in support of asset management and facility operations by implementing business solutions through programmatic guidance, process control requirements, and innovative applications of computing systems and technology.
Accountabilities:
  • To the Plant Health Manager for the timely and thorough execution of assigned duties.
  • To the assigned Program Manager and Program Integration customers and stakeholders to ensure program objectives remain in alignment with ongoing Plant Health efforts.
  • To the stakeholders and support organizations enabling the execution of the Strategic Asset Management Program (SAMP) including Program Integration, Engineering, Operations Support, and Site Operations.
What You Can Expect
  • Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
  • Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
  • Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
  • Career advancement and professional development programs
  • Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
  • OR Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
  • OR Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
Preferred Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or technology from an EAC/ABET accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
  • Strong database and data analysis skills.
  • Self-motivated to seek out and implement continuous improvement.
  • Experience in an NRC or DOE regulated environment.
  • Strategic, creative, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated skill in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, and management of technical issues.
  • Ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment and promote collaboration.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with organizations across the NSE.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to present information clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to resolve complex issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.