Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $54,600 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.25
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $101,530
Employed locally 40
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $54,600
    75th
    $70,520
    90th
    $101,530

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 77% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 23% 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
    Oklahoma $61,380
    Tulsa, OK $39,600

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85,970
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$128,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$78,860
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$45,480
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$106,850
    Chemists$78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Oklahoma City, OK is $26.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 23.5% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.