How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Georgia?
$65,170a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Georgia. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,630Median: $65,170Highest 10%: $123,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| Median | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $90,040 | $43.29 | |
| 90th | $123,000 | $59.15 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $61,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 35. Michigan | $65,390 |
| 36. North Dakota | $65,320 |
| 37. Delaware | $65,310 |
| 38. Georgia | $65,170 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $63,910 |
| 40. Alabama | $63,010 |
| 41. Tennessee | $61,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $31.33 ($65,170 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $65,170 against $78,850 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Georgia rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Georgia ranks 38 of 46 states.
Which city in Georgia pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $61,610 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.