How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Colorado?
$75,430a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Colorado. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,420Median: $75,430Highest 10%: $288,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 25th | $61,930 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $75,430 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| 90th | $288,300 | $138.61 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $67,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 19. Nebraska | $77,500 |
| 20. North Carolina | $76,330 |
| 21. Missouri | $76,080 |
| 22. Colorado | $75,430 |
| 23. Montana | $73,920 |
| 24. Virginia | $73,920 |
| 25. South Dakota | $73,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $36.26 ($75,430 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $75,430 against $78,850 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Colorado rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Colorado ranks 22 of 46 states.
Which city in Colorado pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $67,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.