Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Soil and Plant Scientists in Iowa earn a median salary of $76,104 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.6% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 740 soil and plant scientists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $62,290 to $94,980 depending on location.
$76,104
Avg median salary in Iowa
$94,980
Highest paying metro
$62,290
Lowest paying metro
740
Employed in Iowa
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $94,980 | $57,380 | $129,380 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $86,120 | $69,170 | $106,870 | 240 |
| Iowa City, IA | $84,360 | $64,670 | $128,690 | 30 |
| Northeast Iowa | $75,680 | $60,380 | $96,200 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $74,950 | $62,640 | $122,840 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa | $66,300 | $53,260 | $97,130 | 80 |
| Waterloo, IA | $64,150 | $52,550 | $67,670 | 30 |
| Ames, IA | $62,290 | $57,250 | $100,830 | 150 |