The average salary for a soil and plant scientist in Illinois is around $52,250 per year.
Avg Salary
Soil and plant scientists earn an average yearly salary of $52,250.
Wages typically start from $35,880 and go up to $89,580.
15% below national average Updated in 2018
Soil and plant scientist earnings by seniority
Top-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$43.07 per hour
$89,580 per year
Senior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$34.17 per hour
$71,080 per year
Mid-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$25.12 per hour
$52,250 per year
Junior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$20.94 per hour
$43,560 per year
Starting level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$17.25 per hour
$35,880 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 Illinois. On average, they make less than soil and water conservationists but more than agricultural and food science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $63K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $66K |
| Explosives worker salary | $60K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $56K |
| Arborist salary | $50K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $52K |
| Animal scientist salary | $50K |
| Biotechnician salary | $53K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $45K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)