Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $70,020 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $50,990
90th percentile $116,350
Employed locally 60
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,990
    25th
    $59,180
    50th (median)
    $70,020
    75th
    $97,670
    90th
    $116,350

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,310
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Corvallis, OR $79,220
    Nevada $76,940

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Richmond, VA is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Richmond, VA is 1.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,990 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,180.