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Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$99,260
+15.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$47.72
 
10th Percentile
$49,350
Entry level
90th Percentile
$154,830
Senior level
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Salary Range

Soil and Plant Scientists in California earn between $49,350 and $154,830, with a mean of $99,260. The national average for this role is $86,340.

$99,260 mean
10th Percentile$49,35090th Percentile$154,830

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$99,260
National Average$86,340
District of Columbia$110,880
Colorado$107,330
Iowa$104,430
Alaska$102,230
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.