Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for soil and plant scientists is $45.75 an hour ($95,150 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$45.75Median hourly pay

$67,120–$110,230Middle half of workers, yearly

540People in this job in Idaho

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($78,850). Idaho ranks 5th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for soil and plant scientists in Idaho

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$28.10	$58,440
25% of workers	$32.27	$67,120
Half of workers (median)	$45.75	$95,150
75% of workers	$52.99	$110,230
90% of workers	$80.75	$167,960

Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Idaho metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boise City	$90,610	290
Idaho Falls	$83,780	30

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for soil and plant scientists

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.