Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,680 -1% vs national
Median hourly $33.98
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $105,210
Employed locally 280
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $70,680
    75th
    $92,180
    90th
    $105,210

    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

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians $40,350
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,330
    Conservation Scientists $77,380
    School Psychologists $79,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $82,280
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in South Nebraska is $33.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in South Nebraska is 1% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.