Soil and Plant Scientists in California
SOC 19-1013 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
1,440Jobs in California
$99,260Mean annual wage
5th of 46Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,350 | $23.73 |
| 25th percentile | $73,270 | $35.23 |
| Median (50th) | $91,930 | $44.20 |
| 75th percentile | $120,310 | $57.84 |
| 90th percentile | $154,830 | $74.44 |
| Mean | $99,260 | $47.72 |
Across 46 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($110,880), Colorado ($107,330), Iowa ($104,430); the lowest are Oklahoma ($64,520), Ohio ($65,870), Vermont ($66,690). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,440 | $99,260 | $91,930 |
| Arizona | 270 | $81,680 | $83,840 |
| Nevada | 90 | $76,110 | $71,450 |
| Oregon | 620 | $89,040 | $85,150 |