How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Massachusetts?
$69,880a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Massachusetts. That is $33.60 an hour or $5,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.60
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,110Median: $69,880Highest 10%: $89,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $67,000 | $32.21 | |
| Median | $69,880 | $33.60 | |
| 75th | $89,830 | $43.19 | |
| 90th | $89,830 | $43.19 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $69,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 26. Mississippi | $72,690 |
| 27. Nevada | $71,450 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,550 |
| 29. Massachusetts | $69,880 |
| 30. New Mexico | $69,480 |
| 31. Connecticut | $67,630 |
| 32. Kentucky | $67,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $33.60 ($69,880 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $69,880 against $78,850 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $69,880 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.