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Soil and Plant Scientists
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$86,470
Median Annual
$72,900
Total Workforce
11,340
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Modesto, CA | $118,480 | 30 |
| #2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $113,380 | 70 |
| #3 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $107,810 | 40 |
| #4 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $106,890 | 40 |
| #5 | Salinas, CA | $104,990 | 40 |
| #6 | District of Columbia | $104,940 | 60 |
| #7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,190 | 210 |
| #8 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $101,340 | - |
| #9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $100,570 | 280 |
| #10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $98,040 | 40 |
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