The average salary for a soil and plant scientist in Colorado is around $52,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Soil and plant scientists earn an average yearly salary of $52,990.
Wages typically start from $34,210 and go up to $84,360.
21% below national average Updated in 2018
Soil and plant scientist earnings by seniority
Top-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$40.56 per hour
$84,360 per year
Senior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$30.26 per hour
$62,930 per year
Mid-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$25.48 per hour
$52,990 per year
Junior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$20.47 per hour
$42,580 per year
Starting level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$16.45 per hour
$34,210 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 about the same as related careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than agricultural inspectors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic science technician salary | $63K |
| Certified crop advisor salary | $62K |
| Forester salary | $61K |
| Animal scientist salary | $49K |
| Explosives worker salary | $60K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $53K |
| Landscaper salary | $54K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $48K |
| Environmental technician salary | $48K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)