Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $94,580 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.47
10th percentile $42,820
90th percentile $132,620
Employed locally 100
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,820
    25th
    $62,690
    50th (median)
    $94,580
    75th
    $101,690
    90th
    $132,620

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 132% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 32% 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
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Salinas, CA $97,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Fresno, CA is $45.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Fresno, CA is 32.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $42,820 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,690.