Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $94,980 +33% vs national
Median hourly $45.66
10th percentile $33,200
90th percentile $171,320
Employed locally 40
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,200
    25th
    $57,380
    50th (median)
    $94,980
    75th
    $129,380
    90th
    $171,320

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 23% 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
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,310
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $86,120
    Iowa City, IA $84,360

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Chemists $108,460
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    School Psychologists $50,290
    Chemical Technicians $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $45.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 33% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $33,200 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,380.