How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Louisiana?
$60,200a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Louisiana. That is $28.94 an hour or $5,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.94
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $60,200Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $55,320 | $26.60 | |
| Median | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 75th | $78,870 | $37.92 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.03 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $78,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 39. Oklahoma | $63,910 |
| 40. Alabama | $63,010 |
| 41. Tennessee | $61,950 |
| 42. Louisiana | $60,200 |
| 43. Utah | $59,900 |
| 44. Vermont | $58,220 |
| 45. Ohio | $56,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.94 ($60,200 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $60,200 against $78,850 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 46 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays soil and plant scientists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $78,870 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.