How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Portland?
$94,940a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $45.64 an hour or $7,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.64
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,490Median: $94,940Highest 10%: $133,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| 25th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| Median | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.21 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists.
| Salem, OR | $93,620 |
| Corvallis, OR | $81,420 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $45.64 ($94,940 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $94,940 against $78,850 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $85,150, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
15 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a soil and plant scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,600 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.