Soil and Plant Scientists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for soil and plant scientists is $37.91 an hour ($78,850 a year). About 15,730 people work in this job there.
Pay range for soil and plant scientists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.41 | $48,680 |
| 25% of workers | $29.65 | $61,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.91 | $78,850 |
| 75% of workers | $49.88 | $103,740 |
| 90% of workers | $66.40 | $138,120 |
Best-paying states for soil and plant scientists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $107,140 | 60 |
| Florida | $103,240 | 270 |
| Alaska | $100,320 | 30 |
| Iowa | $96,310 | 960 |
| Idaho | $95,150 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $91,970 | 130 |
| California | $91,930 | 1,440 |
| Oregon | $85,150 | 620 |
| Maryland | $85,020 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $84,390 | 60 |
Pay by state
- California · $91,930
- Idaho · $95,150
- Illinois · $79,490
- Iowa · $96,310
- Michigan · $65,390
- Minnesota · $79,610
- Nebraska · $77,500
- North Carolina · $76,330
- Oregon · $85,150
- Washington · $79,970
- Wisconsin · $66,200
Education, experience and outlook for soil and plant scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,220 |
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