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Also known as: 4-H Agent, 4-H Club Agent, 4-H Youth Development Educator, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
You arrive at the Prairie County Extension Office, the smell of coffee brewing faintly in the air. Your first task is to open Microsoft Outlook, scanning your inbox for urgent messages or new requests from community members. Today's agenda, pulled from your digital calendar, includes preparing for a "Smart Spending for Families" workshop this afternoon. You start refining your PowerPoint presentation, ensuring the budgeting templates are clear and relevant to local economic realities. This quiet time is crucial for organizing your thoughts.
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-3.2%
US average: +3.5%
800
per year (US)
9,700
in 2025 → 9,400 (2035)
Master's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The overall outlook for this career is declining, with a projected employment decrease of 3.2% between 2025 and 2035. However, about 800 job openings are expected each year, and the median annual wage is around $60,220. To advance, you might specialize in a specific agricultural or home management area or pursue leadership roles in extension programs.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$60,220
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Livestock Management
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Dairy Husbandry and Production
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor • Education • 4 years
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years