How much does a soil and plant scientist make in New York?
$77,800a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in New York. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,610Median: $77,800Highest 10%: $134,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 25th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| Median | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.44 | |
| 90th | $134,200 | $64.53 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $84,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 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 |
| 21. Missouri | $76,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.40 ($77,800 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $77,800 against $78,850 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
New York ranks 18 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays soil and plant scientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $84,740 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.