The average salary for a soil and plant scientist in the United States is $77,080, but the range typically falls between $54,030 and $93,500. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.06, with a range between $25.97 and $44.95.
There are approximately 15,800 people employed as a soil and plant scientist in the United States. With California, North Carolina, Iowa employing the highest number of soil and plant scientists.The state with the best pay for a soil and plant scientist is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $97,780, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $56,730.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,790 | $21.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,030 | $25.97 |
| Median | $68,240 | $32.81 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,500 | $44.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $119,410 | $57.41 |
The salary of a soil and plant scientist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a soil and plant scientist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for soil and plant scientists are Connecticut, Florida, District of Columbia, Missouri, Alabama while the worst states are West Virginia, South Carolina, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,410 | $92,060 | $151,770 |
| Alaska | $62,050 | $77,570 | $98,920 |
| Arizona | $37,160 | $70,080 | $111,570 |
| Arkansas | $26,900 | $66,140 | $131,890 |
| California | $56,000 | $91,630 | $129,810 |
| Colorado | $41,000 | $72,320 | $104,660 |
| Connecticut | $54,230 | $97,780 | $122,550 |
| Delaware | $62,900 | $71,870 | $91,330 |
| District of Columbia | $68,030 | $101,600 | $145,600 |
| Florida | $41,860 | $92,320 | $134,100 |
| Georgia | $40,680 | $79,070 | $173,330 |
| Hawaii | $61,380 | $83,650 | $111,990 |
| Idaho | $48,580 | $82,180 | $121,410 |
| Illinois | $45,520 | $77,420 | $109,870 |
| Indiana | $48,990 | $89,530 | $152,970 |
| Iowa | $51,520 | $83,700 | $132,220 |
| Kansas | $27,890 | $62,300 | $107,740 |
| Kentucky | $35,930 | $64,060 | $89,910 |
| Louisiana | $63,760 | $81,110 | $119,360 |
| Maine | $50,730 | $89,160 | $129,030 |
| Maryland | $45,130 | $89,800 | $158,830 |
| Massachusetts | $47,540 | $58,850 | $63,200 |
| Michigan | $48,980 | $63,570 | $87,110 |
| Minnesota | $39,990 | $69,520 | $89,860 |
| Mississippi | $52,500 | $92,080 | $164,280 |
| Missouri | $45,760 | $92,580 | $128,800 |
| Montana | $46,700 | $73,310 | $98,090 |
| Nebraska | $33,280 | $68,060 | $105,330 |
| Nevada | $43,180 | $65,040 | $88,770 |
| New Jersey | $51,070 | $83,340 | $119,020 |
| New Mexico | $30,860 | $68,780 | $97,220 |
| New York | $52,960 | $81,640 | $119,390 |
| North Carolina | $35,690 | $75,670 | $126,950 |
| North Dakota | $43,740 | $71,790 | $116,380 |
| Ohio | $36,150 | $68,600 | $104,670 |
| Oklahoma | $63,460 | $69,610 | $89,980 |
| Oregon | $52,010 | $82,270 | $106,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,470 | $70,320 | $89,810 |
| South Carolina | $44,870 | $63,490 | $91,100 |
| South Dakota | $47,990 | $64,370 | $79,580 |
| Tennessee | $28,550 | $65,030 | $109,140 |
| Texas | $38,560 | $72,490 | $128,780 |
| Utah | $50,320 | $74,240 | $99,140 |
| Vermont | $52,790 | $63,940 | $74,370 |
| Virginia | $44,780 | $70,890 | $105,140 |
| Washington | $52,390 | $82,420 | $122,490 |
| West Virginia | $40,120 | $56,730 | $97,320 |
| Wisconsin | $46,670 | $66,210 | $84,930 |
| Wyoming | $69,100 | $78,630 | $94,260 |
Even between cities, the salary of a soil and plant scientist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for soil and plant scientists is Napa, CA with an average salary of $107,710.The city with the lowest average salary for soil and plant scientists is Cincinnati, OH with an average salary of $53,210.
Areas with highest average salaries for soil and plant scientists
Areas with lowest average salaries for soil and plant scientists
The number of soil and plant scientists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of soil and plant scientists has increased by 1,850. On average, the number of soil and plant scientists has been increasing by 3.3% each year. The salary of soil and plant scientists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of soil and plant scientists has increased by $4,040. On average, the salary of soil and plant scientists has been increasing by 1.4% each year.
Soil and Plant Scientists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for soil and plant scientists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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