Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $65,790 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $39,680
90th percentile $120,130
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,680
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $94,270
    90th
    $120,130

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 97% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 3% 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
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Salinas, CA $97,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    Fresno, CA $94,580

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Bakersfield, CA is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.9% below 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,680 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.