Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$80,960
National Median
$71,410
Employment
1,710
Entry Level (10th)
$47,950
Top Earners (90th)
$141,290
How California Compares
California pays $9,550 more than the national median for soil and plant scientistss.
There are 0.094 soil and plant scientists jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.88).
Other States for Soil and Plant Scientists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $100,820 | 60 |
| Idaho | $90,400 | 430 |
| Maine | $88,300 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $88,040 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $85,020 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $84,510 | N/A |
| Washington | $82,360 | 610 |
| Indiana | $79,820 | 520 |
| Mississippi | $79,790 | 60 |
| Oregon | $79,460 | 490 |
| Ohio | $79,220 | 270 |
| Florida | $77,970 | 290 |
| Wyoming | $77,500 | 60 |
| Nevada | $76,940 | 40 |
| Georgia | $75,250 | 470 |
| Maryland | $74,820 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $74,620 | 60 |
| Montana | $74,330 | 250 |
| Utah | $72,550 | 70 |
| Iowa | $72,440 | 770 |