Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $88,070 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.34
10th percentile $43,640
90th percentile $147,810
Employed locally 70
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,640
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $88,070
    75th
    $147,810
    90th
    $147,810

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Santa Rosa, CA is $42.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $43,640 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.