Soil and Plant Scientists salary in United States
The median soil and plant scientists salary is $78,850 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Soil and Plant Scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 13.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Soil and Plant Scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Soil and Plant Scientists salary in United States?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in United States is $78,850 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of soil and plant scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $48,680 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $138,120 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $78,850.
Do Soil and Plant Scientists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is among the highest at $132,290, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Soil and Plant Scientists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.