How much does a soil and plant scientist make in New York?
$84,740a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $40.74 an hour or $7,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.74
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,170Median: $84,740Highest 10%: $134,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| Median | $84,740 | $40.74 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.44 | |
| 90th | $134,200 | $64.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $40.74 ($84,740 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $84,740 against $78,850 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,800, so New York pays 9% more.
Where does New York rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
24 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a soil and plant scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,200 or more.
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.