How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Oregon?
$85,150a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Oregon. That is $40.94 an hour or $7,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.94
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,960Median: $85,150Highest 10%: $117,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 25th | $73,090 | $35.14 | |
| Median | $85,150 | $40.94 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $117,000 | $56.25 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $94,940 |
| Salem, OR | $93,620 |
| Corvallis, OR | $81,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 5. Idaho | $95,150 |
| 6. New Jersey | $91,970 |
| 7. California | $91,930 |
| 8. Oregon | $85,150 |
| 9. Maryland | $85,020 |
| 10. Hawaii | $84,390 |
| 11. Arizona | $83,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $40.94 ($85,150 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $85,150 against $78,850 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Oregon rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Oregon ranks 8 of 46 states.
Which city in Oregon pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $94,940 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.