Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $87,070 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.86
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $122,440
Employed locally 80
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $87,070
    75th
    $99,660
    90th
    $122,440

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 80% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 20% 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
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Salinas, CA $97,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    Fresno, CA $94,580

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians$58,300
    Food Scientists and Technologists$75,010
    Chemical Technicians$53,710
    Chemists$83,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$97,620
    Urban and Regional Planners$121,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Napa, CA is $41.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Napa, CA is 21.9% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.