The average salary for a soil and plant scientist in Ohio is around $55,300 per year.
Avg Salary
Soil and plant scientists earn an average yearly salary of $55,300.
Wages typically start from $38,520 and go up to $77,520.
13% below national average Updated in 2018
Soil and plant scientist earnings by seniority
Top-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$37.27 per hour
$77,520 per year
Senior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$29.84 per hour
$62,060 per year
Mid-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$26.59 per hour
$55,300 per year
Junior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$22.67 per hour
$47,160 per year
Starting level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$18.52 per hour
$38,520 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Soil and plant scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $87,260 |
| District of Columbia | $81,650 |
| Mississippi | $79,600 |
| Arkansas | $77,550 |
| Connecticut | $77,450 |
| California | $75,000 |
| Nevada | $73,450 |
| New Jersey | $71,480 |
| Arizona | $70,940 |
| North Dakota | $70,730 |
| Oregon | $70,430 |
| Louisiana | $69,220 |
| Wyoming | $69,140 |
| Washington | $68,050 |
| Iowa | $67,980 |
| Idaho | $67,040 |
| Kentucky | $66,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,440 |
| Hawaii | $66,060 |
| Minnesota | $66,030 |
| Montana | $64,090 |
| Alaska | $63,640 |
| North Carolina | $63,200 |
| New York | $62,750 |
| New Mexico | $61,610 |
| Virginia | $61,220 |
| Utah | $61,020 |
| Texas | $59,870 |
| Florida | $59,730 |
| Georgia | $59,550 |
| Maine | $58,590 |
| South Dakota | $58,060 |
| Wisconsin | $57,830 |
| Alabama | $56,180 |
| Ohio | $55,300 |
| Nebraska | $53,850 |
| Indiana | $53,820 |
| Delaware | $53,040 |
| Colorado | $52,990 |
| Kansas | $52,510 |
| Illinois | $52,250 |
| Rhode Island | $51,600 |
| Michigan | $50,380 |
| Missouri | $49,810 |
| Tennessee | $49,510 |
| West Virginia | $47,040 |
| Oklahoma | $40,250 |
| Puerto Rico | $34,320 |
| Maryland | $108,020 |
How do soil and plant scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Soil and plant scientists earn 6% less than similar careers in Ohio. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than conservation scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic science technician salary | $64K |
| Landscape architect salary | $59K |
| Geodesist salary | $57K |
| Biochemist salary | $49K |
| Forester salary | $59K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $55K |
| Park naturalist salary | $53K |
| Range manager salary | $53K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $53K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $53K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)