How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$70,550a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $33.92 an hour or $5,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.92
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,750Median: $70,550Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $53,880 | $25.90 | |
| Median | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 25. South Dakota | $73,590 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $33.92 ($70,550 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $70,550 against $78,850 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $64,070 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.