Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $65,730 -8% vs national
Median hourly $31.60
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $97,300
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $65,730
    75th
    $84,440
    90th
    $97,300

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 118% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 18% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $88,300
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $87,540
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $80,910

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $100,100
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other $89,460
    Physicists $112,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Las Cruces, NM is $31.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 8% below 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.