How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Maine?
$78,250a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Maine. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,480Median: $78,250Highest 10%: $128,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| 25th | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| Median | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.63 | |
| 90th | $128,800 | $61.90 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 14. Minnesota | $79,610 |
| 15. Illinois | $79,490 |
| 16. South Carolina | $78,850 |
| 17. Maine | $78,250 |
| 18. New York | $77,800 |
| 19. Nebraska | $77,500 |
| 20. North Carolina | $76,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $37.62 ($78,250 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $78,250 against $78,850 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maine rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Maine ranks 17 of 46 states.
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.