Soil and Plant Scientists Salary by State
National median: $78,850
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,010 |
| Alaska | $100,320 |
| Arizona | $83,840 |
| Arkansas | — |
| California | $91,930 |
| Colorado | $75,430 |
| Connecticut | $67,630 |
| Delaware | $65,310 |
| District of Columbia | $107,140 |
| Florida | $103,240 |
| Georgia | $65,170 |
| Hawaii | $84,390 |
| Idaho | $95,150 |
| Illinois | $79,490 |
| Indiana | $80,030 |
| Iowa | $96,310 |
| Kansas | $65,670 |
| Kentucky | $67,340 |
| Louisiana | $60,200 |
| Maine | $78,250 |
| Maryland | $85,020 |
| Massachusetts | $69,880 |
| Michigan | $65,390 |
| Minnesota | $79,610 |
| Mississippi | $72,690 |
| Missouri | $76,080 |
| Montana | $73,920 |
| Nebraska | $77,500 |
| Nevada | $71,450 |
| New Jersey | $91,970 |
| New Mexico | $69,480 |
| New York | $77,800 |
| North Carolina | $76,330 |
| North Dakota | $65,320 |
| Ohio | $56,820 |
| Oklahoma | $63,910 |
| Oregon | $85,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,550 |
| South Carolina | $78,850 |
| South Dakota | $73,590 |
| Tennessee | $61,950 |
| Texas | — |
| Utah | $59,900 |
| Vermont | $58,220 |
| Virginia | $73,920 |
| Washington | $79,970 |
| Wisconsin | $66,200 |
| Wyoming | $55,680 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)