Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $70,450 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.87
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $100,910
Employed locally 30
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $60,890
    50th (median)
    $70,450
    75th
    $86,590
    90th
    $100,910

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 17% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,490
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,770

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other$59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Reno, NV is $33.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Reno, NV is 1.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,890.