Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $99,890 +39.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.02
10th percentile $71,770
90th percentile $118,530
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,770
    25th
    $77,900
    50th (median)
    $99,890
    75th
    $110,250
    90th
    $118,530

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 136% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 36% 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
    Florida $77,970
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,690
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $44,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Miami, FL is $48.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Miami, FL is 39.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $71,770 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,900.