Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,970 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $52,020
90th percentile $89,390
Employed locally 80
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,020
    25th
    $52,020
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $89,390

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 94% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 6% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490
    St. Louis, MO-IL $80,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,610
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,150
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,010

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820
    Biological Technicians $60,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Champaign, IL is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Champaign, IL is 14.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $52,020 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,020.