Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $95,100 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.72
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $119,810
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $65,920
    50th (median)
    $95,100
    75th
    $102,980
    90th
    $119,810

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 115% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 15% above 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
    Twin Falls, ID $95,570
    Cedar Rapids, IA $94,980
    Idaho $90,400
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $88,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $88,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$75,870
    Urban and Regional Planners$68,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other$79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Boise City, ID is $45.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Boise City, ID is 33.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,920.