Hydroponic Farm Operator
Soilless vertical farming
About the profession
Hydroponic farm operators run soilless growing systems producing leafy greens, herbs, and berries in vertical racks or greenhouses. You manage nutrient solutions, pH, EC, lighting cycles, and climate. Urban farms, CEA startups, and research facilities hire. The work blends agronomy with industrial process control.
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Grow Tech → Lead Grower → Farm Manager → Operations Director
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Salary Growth
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Levels
95K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $38,000 - $52,000/year With equity/bonuses: $41,800 - $62,400 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,000 - $62,000 Execute core tasks using Nutrient chemistry…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Nutrient chemistry 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $26,600 - $34,200 Year 2-3: Junior level $38,000 - $54,150 Year 4-6: Mid level $54,150 - $69,350 Year 7-10: Senior level $69,350 - $86,450 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Hydroponic Farm Operator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Nutrient chemistry and Climate control You communicate clearly…
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