Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $88,300 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.45
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $113,640
Employed locally 40
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $88,300
    75th
    $99,550
    90th
    $113,640

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 114% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 14% 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
    Twin Falls, ID $95,570
    Boise City, ID $95,100
    Cedar Rapids, IA $94,980
    Idaho $90,400
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $88,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,130
    Chemists $99,740
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Agricultural Technicians $33,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,160
    Biological Technicians $36,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Idaho Falls, ID is $42.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 23.7% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.