Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $73,880 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $55,120
90th percentile $102,980
Employed locally 170
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,120
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $73,880
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $102,980

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $74,280
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,010
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $72,080
    Lincoln, NE $53,790

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Raleigh, NC is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,120 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.