How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Phoenix?
$82,510a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $39.67 an hour or $6,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.67
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,250Median: $82,510Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $82,510 | $39.67 | |
| 75th | $117,300 | $56.38 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.05 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $39.67 ($82,510 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $82,510 against $78,850 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $83,840, so Phoenix pays 2% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
29 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a soil and plant scientist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,900 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.