Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $75,780 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $105,260
Employed locally 30
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $103,520
    90th
    $105,260

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 111% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 11% 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
    Ohio $79,220
    Columbus, OH $74,510
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,210

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Cleveland, OH is 6.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.