Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Oregon
Soil and Plant Scientists in Oregon earn a median salary of $80,793 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.1% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 380 soil and plant scientists are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $53,480 to $101,250 depending on location.
$80,793
Avg median salary in Oregon
$101,250
Highest paying metro
$53,480
Lowest paying metro
380
Employed in Oregon
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $101,250 | $67,700 | $122,350 | 130 |
| Salem, OR | $89,220 | $63,480 | $98,110 | 140 |
| Corvallis, OR | $79,220 | $61,420 | $96,890 | 60 |
| Eastern Oregon | $53,480 | $47,870 | $77,380 | 50 |