Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $72,200 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.71
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $117,190
Employed locally 200
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $52,080
    50th (median)
    $72,200
    75th
    $79,120
    90th
    $117,190

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 84% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Soil and Plant Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490

    Nearby metros — Soil and Plant Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,490
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $72,080
    Michigan $61,710

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Soil and Plant Scientists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Atlanta, GA is $34.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.93 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Soil and Plant Scientists salaries?

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.1% above the national median of $71,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Soil and Plant Scientists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,080.