Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $79,220 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $61,420
90th percentile $153,340
Employed locally 60
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,420
    25th
    $61,420
    50th (median)
    $79,220
    75th
    $96,890
    90th
    $153,340

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 104% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 4% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Salem, OR $89,220
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $87,540

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,690
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,150
    Chemists $94,990
    Biological Scientists, All Other $88,440
    Conservation Scientists $82,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Corvallis, OR is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Corvallis, OR is 10.9% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,420 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,420.