Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $80,610 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $59,120
90th percentile $151,250
Employed locally 170
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,120
    25th
    $69,770
    50th (median)
    $80,610
    75th
    $107,420
    90th
    $151,250

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 86% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 14% 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
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Salinas, CA $97,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    Fresno, CA $94,580

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners$91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
    Biological Technicians$62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Sacramento, CA is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Sacramento, CA is 12.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,120 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,770.