Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $101,250 +41.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.68
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $140,010
Employed locally 130
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $67,700
    50th (median)
    $101,250
    75th
    $122,350
    90th
    $140,010

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 107% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 7% above 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
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,370

    Nearby metros — Soil and Plant Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Salem, OR $89,220
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $87,540
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $84,180

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners$99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Portland, OR-WA is $48.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 41.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,700.