Salary for U.S.

Soil and Plant Scientists

Average Salary
$84,051
Median Salary
$72,303
10th Percentile
$42,372
25th Percentile
$55,242
75th Percentile
$103,719
90th Percentile
$135,828

Data sourced from 16,010 total jobs

For Each State

ViewLocationAverage10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile

View, New Mexico

New Mexico$0$0$0$0$0$0

View, Alabama

Alabama$100,067$50,369$75,482$101,431$118,041$133,892

View, Alaska

Alaska$84,007$51,392$67,397$73,898$94,380$117,579

View, Arizona

Arizona$73,128$49,874$54,076$56,485$80,102$137,346

View, Arkansas

Arkansas$63,822$28,094$28,237$32,428$82,478$168,641

View, Colorado

Colorado$75,592$43,428$53,713$69,311$99,440$106,249

View, Connecticut

Connecticut$86,757$54,934$58,619$77,110$113,982$130,416

View, Delaware

Delaware$74,635$57,981$66,836$66,836$86,658$89,606

View, District of Columbia

District of Columbia$104,599$71,500$73,403$98,912$116,380$168,762

View, Florida

Florida$91,355$43,835$64,130$95,282$113,938$133,826

View, Georgia

Georgia$93,016$43,219$54,626$69,223$137,456$181,907

View, Hawaii

Hawaii$86,141$57,266$68,596$78,364$98,087$117,656

View, Idaho

Idaho$82,258$51,304$53,834$79,189$92,257$118,338

View, Illinois

Illinois$80,080$45,122$56,144$72,831$103,631$115,841

View, Indiana

Indiana$66,319$33,517$43,769$61,677$88,000$108,680

View, Iowa

Iowa$91,234$53,185$64,086$82,676$115,467$141,163

View, Kansas

Kansas$76,043$38,940$54,791$69,608$90,772$117,172

View, Kentucky

Kentucky$75,218$55,550$55,550$70,367$87,725$113,014

View, Louisiana

Louisiana$103,807$54,890$80,102$96,030$121,099$159,478

View, Maine

Maine$80,872$53,911$60,632$68,827$96,811$103,202

View, Maryland

Maryland$102,861$55,759$70,400$94,567$129,085$166,617

View, Massachusetts

Massachusetts$78,419$43,846$55,385$75,086$92,829$113,421

View, Michigan

Michigan$62,359$49,192$51,480$54,978$70,400$87,637

View, Minnesota

Minnesota$71,038$41,723$55,407$69,531$82,346$91,828

View, Mississippi

Mississippi$97,449$49,192$55,385$87,285$143,649$176,253

View, Missouri

Missouri$90,354$52,525$58,267$87,120$106,601$135,344

View, Montana

Montana$83,160$52,833$62,931$82,478$97,218$116,622

View, Nebraska

Nebraska$80,784$43,791$52,085$66,308$91,333$152,097

View, Nevada

Nevada$73,293$47,498$58,729$66,858$86,581$96,349

View, New Jersey

New Jersey$81,796$57,189$68,706$71,137$90,519$113,883

View, New York

New York$92,169$54,406$67,914$83,853$104,742$138,171

View, North Carolina

North Carolina$87,384$38,973$39,061$80,300$115,830$150,854

View, North Dakota

North Dakota$77,352$49,093$54,923$69,707$90,530$114,169

View, Ohio

Ohio$75,614$43,472$56,386$68,739$88,121$119,625

View, Oklahoma

Oklahoma$83,138$51,920$68,563$68,563$98,978$142,923

View, Oregon

Oregon$89,188$54,494$71,610$88,506$101,310$116,072

View, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania$80,091$50,831$60,291$73,403$89,837$111,265

View, Rhode Island

Rhode Island$64,812$57,343$57,343$57,343$58,806$91,850

View, South Carolina

South Carolina$68,343$52,767$52,767$53,295$69,575$107,261

View, South Dakota

South Dakota$70,741$52,624$54,604$64,042$80,245$94,677

View, Tennessee

Tennessee$67,210$29,161$47,817$69,003$80,234$105,468

View, Texas

Texas$72,336$37,422$44,000$56,463$90,530$114,796

View, Utah

Utah$76,582$46,200$53,471$68,651$87,384$96,030

View, Virginia

Virginia$67,001$27,093$27,093$62,689$91,707$114,796

View, Washington

Washington$80,311$51,920$63,547$72,094$87,120$115,874

View, Wisconsin

Wisconsin$74,481$49,632$64,185$68,937$88,737$96,052

U.S Apprenticeships for this trade

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Registered Date: 10-18-2004

Address
1250 ACADEMY PARK LOOP - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Phone
(719) 226-4425
Email
nicole.allen@state.co.us
Contact Name
Nicole Allen
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Administrative Services ManagersFood Service ManagersComputer Network ArchitectsComputer Occupations, All OtherArchitectural and Civil DraftersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsBiological TechniciansGraphic DesignersCooks, Institution and CafeteriaCooks, RestaurantMaids and Housekeeping CleanersLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersAnimal TrainersHairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsAgricultural Equipment OperatorsFarmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsCarpentersOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralBakersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersShoe and Leather Workers and RepairersTailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Registered Date: 03-29-1965

Address
320 First St. N.W. - Washington, DC 20534
Phone
(202) 305-3808
Email
hlarson@bop.gov
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Administrative Services ManagersFood Service ManagersPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsGovernment Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsHuman Resources SpecialistsTraining and Development SpecialistsComputer Occupations, All OtherArchitectural and Civil DraftersMechanical DraftersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSoil and Plant ScientistsOccupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSocial and Human Service AssistantsCommunity Health WorkersReligious Workers, All OtherParalegals and Legal AssistantsTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationFine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsCommercial and Industrial DesignersGraphic Designers

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Registered Date: 10-07-2021

Address
301 First Street - Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone
(757) 220-1000
Email
runderwood@cwf.org
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMetal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

Clemson University Facilities

Registered Date: 05-03-2019

Address
310 Klugh Avenue - Clemson, SC 29634
Phone
(864) 643-6028
Email
twjones@clemson.edu
Contact Name
Tom Jones
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Soil and Plant ScientistsMaids and Housekeeping CleanersLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersTree Trimmers and PrunersProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksCarpentersCement Masons and Concrete FinishersConstruction LaborersElectriciansInsulation Workers, MechanicalPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralLocksmiths and Safe RepairersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction Workers, All Other

(RYA) Capital Area Career Center (INTR)

Registered Date: 11-20-2019

Address
2201 Toronto Road - Springfield, IL 62712
Phone
(217) 529-5431
Email
rferriell@caccschool.org
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Information Security AnalystsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsSoil and Plant ScientistsGraphic DesignersBroadcast TechniciansPhotographersEmergency Medical TechniciansNursing AssistantsMedical AssistantsFirefightersPolice and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersCooks, RestaurantChildcare WorkersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

OHIO MULTI-CRAFTS

Registered Date: 10-29-1980

Address
4545 FISHER RD. - COLUMBUS, OH 43228
Phone
(740) 845-3228
Email
PAUL.MIKITA@ODRC.STATE.OH.US
Contact Name
Paul Mikita
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Food Service ManagersComputer ProgrammersComputer Occupations, All OtherArchitectural and Civil DraftersMechanical DraftersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsChemical TechniciansSocial and Human Service AssistantsParalegals and Legal AssistantsGraphic DesignersProducers and DirectorsBroadcast TechniciansPhotographersFilm and Video EditorsOpticians, DispensingHealth Technologists and Technicians, All OtherNursing AssistantsDental AssistantsFirefightersCooks, Institution and CafeteriaMaids and Housekeeping CleanersLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersAnimal TrainersBarbersRecreation WorkersProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksAgricultural Equipment OperatorsFarmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersConstruction LaborersElectriciansPainters, Construction

LEE COLLEGE, HUNTSVILLE CENTER

Registered Date: 11-22-2019

Address
168C College Ethridge Boulevard - Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone
(936) 755-7228
Email
dzuniga@Lee.Edu
Contact Name
Donna Zuniga
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Software DevelopersSoil and Plant ScientistsCooks, RestaurantAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersCabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Mid-America Food Hub and Training Center, LLC

Registered Date: 03-21-2017

Address
103 Harris Street - Pilot Grove, MO 65276
Phone
(660) 672-8515
Email
suebairdorganics@gmail.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersGovernment Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsCooks, Institution and CafeteriaAgricultural Equipment Operators

Utah Department of Corrections Programming Division

Registered Date: 10-01-2021

Address
14717 South Minute Man Drive - Droaper, UT 84020
Phone
(801) 545-5693
Email
cwinters@utah.gov
Contact Name
Charma Winters
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Soil and Plant Scientists

Department of Juvenile Justice Morehead

Registered Date: 02-08-2023

Address
495 Forest Hills Drive - Morehead, KY 40351
Phone
(606) 783-8565
Email
AmandaM.Henry@ky.gov
Contact Name
Amanda Henry
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Administrative Services ManagersSoil and Plant ScientistsTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - FORREST CITY

Registered Date: 05-11-1999

Address
PO BOX 7000 - FORREST CITY, AR 72336
Phone
Not Provided
Email
k2taylor@bop.gov
Contact Name
APPRENTICE DIRECTOR
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsDental AssistantsCooks, Institution and CafeteriaLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersElectriciansHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersPrinting Press Operators

Illinois River Correctional Center

Registered Date: 07-16-2008

Address
1300 W Locust - Canton, IL 61520
Phone
Not Provided
Email
tom.zaborac@doc.illinois.gov
Contact Name
Tom ZaberacTom Zaberac
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSoil and Plant ScientistsTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationCooks, RestaurantFirst-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Windham School District

Registered Date: 02-10-1977

Address
PO Box 40 - Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone
(936) 291-5304
Email
charlene.moriarty@wsdtx.org
Contact Name
Charlene Moriarty
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Computer ProgrammersComputer Occupations, All OtherArchitectural and Civil DraftersMechanical DraftersSoil and Plant ScientistsGraphic DesignersCooks, RestaurantLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersBarbersCarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralStructural Metal Fabricators and FittersBakersMachinistsMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPrepress Technicians and WorkersPrinting Press OperatorsPrint Binding and Finishing WorkersUpholsterersCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter

Federal Prison Camp

Registered Date: 02-02-1995

Address
P.O. DRAWER 2197 - BRYAN, TX 77806
Phone
(979) 823-1879
Email
mcameron@bop.gov
Contact Name
Cody Wood
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Administrative Services ManagersSoil and Plant ScientistsDental AssistantsLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersAnimal TrainersBakers

UTAH CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES (UCI)

Registered Date: 06-20-2016

Address
P.O. BOX 850 - DRAPER, UT 84020
Phone
(801) 520-6281
Email
armandadzafic@utah.gov
Contact Name
Armanda Mercado
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Soil and Plant ScientistsMaids and Housekeeping CleanersCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

S.C.I. DALLAS

Registered Date: 01-08-1981

Address
1000 Follies Rd. - DALLAS, PA 18612
Phone
Not Provided
Email
Leonard.ronald@dol.gov
Contact Name
Joe Karkut/Molly DeSarro/Ann Chaimpi, PrincipalJoe Karkut/Molly DeSarro/Ann Chaimpi, Principal
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Soil and Plant ScientistsCarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPrinting Press OperatorsCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE - TEXARKANA

Registered Date: 02-27-1979

Address
P. O. BOX 9500 - TEXARKANA, TX 75505
Phone
(903) 838-4587
Email
jrdavis@bop.gov
Contact Name
James R Davis Vocational Training Instructor
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Soil and Plant ScientistsDental AssistantsCooks, Institution and CafeteriaCooks, RestaurantElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersCabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersDental Laboratory Technicians

Northwest Corrections

Registered Date: 05-01-1985

Address
960 State Route 212 - TIPTONVILLE, TN 38079
Phone
(731) 253-5291
Email
ronnie.d.lanier@tn.gov
Contact Name
RONNIE LANIERRONNIE LANIER
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Computer Occupations, All OtherSoil and Plant ScientistsCooks, Institution and CafeteriaLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersBarbersCarpentersCement Masons and Concrete FinishersElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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Agricultural SpecialistAgriculturistAgronomistApiculturistArboreal ScientistArboriculture ResearcherArboriculturistArboristBotanistCorn BreederCotton BreederCrop Nutrition ScientistCrop Protection Research AgronomistEntomologistField AgronomistField Research AgronomistField Technology Development AgronomistFloriculturistForage PhysiologistGrowth SpecialistHorticultural SpecialistHorticulture SpecialistHorticulturistHybrid Corn BreederMicrobiology Soil ScientistPlant AnatomistPlant BreederPlant Breeder ScientistPlant PathologistPlant PhysiologistPlant Research GeneticistPlant ScientistPomologistPrecision AgronomistResearch AgronomistResearch ScientistResearch Soil ScientistScientistScientist PropagatorSoil ExpertSoil Fertility Extension SpecialistSoil SpecialistSoil Technician (Soil Tech)Technical AgronomistViticulturistWholesale Agronomist