Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $74,510 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $107,390
Employed locally 70
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $55,120
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $96,810
    90th
    $107,390

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 93% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 7% 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
    Ohio $79,220
    Cleveland, OH $75,780
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,210

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Columbus, OH is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Columbus, OH is 4.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,120.