The average salary for a soil and plant scientist in Nebraska is around $53,850 per year.
Avg Salary
Soil and plant scientists earn an average yearly salary of $53,850.
Wages typically start from $33,830 and go up to $87,240.
11% below national average Updated in 2018
Soil and plant scientist earnings by seniority
Top-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$41.94 per hour
$87,240 per year
Senior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$32.63 per hour
$67,870 per year
Mid-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$25.89 per hour
$53,850 per year
Junior-level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$19.38 per hour
$40,310 per year
Starting level soil and plant scientist earnings begin at:
$16.26 per hour
$33,830 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 Nebraska. On average, they make less than environmental consultants but more than environmental technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Environmental consultant salary | $57K |
| Industrial ecologist salary | $57K |
| Environmental restoration planner salary | $57K |
| Climate change analyst salary | $57K |
| Landscape architect salary | $55K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $54K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $56K |
| Geodesist salary | $51K |
| Landscaper salary | $48K |
| Environmental technician salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)