Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Soil and Plant Scientists in California earn a median salary of $85,315 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.5% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 1,480 soil and plant scientists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $45,320 to $113,340 depending on location.
$85,315
Avg median salary in California
$113,340
Highest paying metro
$45,320
Lowest paying metro
1,480
Employed in California
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $113,340 | $77,440 | $157,650 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,260 | $82,880 | $135,020 | 70 |
| Salinas, CA | $97,760 | $74,630 | $133,000 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $96,540 | $80,700 | $117,980 | 210 |
| Oxnard, CA | $96,480 | $81,200 | $117,880 | — |
| Fresno, CA | $94,580 | $62,690 | $101,690 | 100 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $91,170 | $62,830 | $115,210 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $88,070 | $49,920 | $147,810 | 70 |
| Napa, CA | $87,070 | $61,820 | $99,660 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,180 | $64,650 | $103,460 | 160 |
| Stockton, CA | $82,490 | $66,920 | $138,930 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,610 | $69,770 | $107,420 | 170 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,550 | $64,690 | $113,860 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,620 | $69,430 | $105,620 | 300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,550 | $57,530 | $94,120 | 30 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $70,290 | $44,060 | $117,750 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $65,790 | $45,340 | $94,270 | — |
| Visalia, CA | $45,320 | $39,510 | $87,190 | 40 |