Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $95,570 +33.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.95
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $99,960
Employed locally 50
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $66,360
    50th (median)
    $95,570
    75th
    $99,040
    90th
    $99,960

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 144% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 44% above 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
    Boise City, ID $95,100
    Cedar Rapids, IA $94,980
    Idaho $90,400
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $88,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $88,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians$45,960
    Agricultural Technicians$39,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,810
    Biological Technicians$36,190
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$71,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Twin Falls, ID is $45.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Twin Falls, ID is 33.8% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,360.