Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Carolina
Soil and Plant Scientists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $71,605 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.3% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 350 soil and plant scientists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $60,550 to $74,830 depending on location.
$71,605
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$74,830
Highest paying metro
$60,550
Lowest paying metro
350
Employed in North Carolina
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central North Carolina | $74,830 | $52,400 | $98,790 | 40 |
| Greensboro, NC | $74,280 | $60,360 | $103,970 | 30 |
| Durham, NC | $74,010 | $56,930 | $93,700 | — |
| Raleigh, NC | $73,880 | $63,170 | $93,600 | 170 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $72,080 | $63,010 | $87,500 | 70 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $60,550 | $49,750 | $77,250 | 40 |