Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $82,040 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.44
10th percentile $60,720
90th percentile $166,380
Employed locally 130
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,720
    25th
    $74,690
    50th (median)
    $82,040
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $166,380

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 106% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 6% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490
    Salinas, CA $97,760
    Twin Falls, ID $95,570
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $95,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,310
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$77,480
    Chemists$74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other$62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Indianapolis, IN is $39.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 14.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,720 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,690.