Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $72,050 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.64
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $95,660
Employed locally 210
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $64,060
    50th (median)
    $72,050
    75th
    $81,600
    90th
    $95,660

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 17% below 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,370
    Twin Falls, ID $95,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,200
    Wichita, KS $67,580
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,300

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Madison, WI is $34.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Madison, WI is 0.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,060.