Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $58,170 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.97
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $84,690
Employed locally 80
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $68,060
    90th
    $84,690

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 76% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 24% 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
    Madison, WI $72,050
    Wichita, KS $67,580
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,730

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Milwaukee, WI is $27.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 18.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.