Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $67,580 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.49
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $106,890
Employed locally 30
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $67,580
    75th
    $87,470
    90th
    $106,890

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 98% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 2% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    Manhattan, KS $62,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,790

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,160
    School Psychologists$62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,140
    Chemists$81,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$47,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Wichita, KS is $32.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Wichita, KS is 5.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.