How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Utah?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Utah. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $59,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 40. Alabama | $63,010 |
| 41. Tennessee | $61,950 |
| 42. Louisiana | $60,200 |
| 43. Utah | $59,900 |
| 44. Vermont | $58,220 |
| 45. Ohio | $56,820 |
| 46. Wyoming | $55,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $59,900 against $78,850 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Utah rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Utah ranks 43 of 46 states.
Which city in Utah pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $59,900 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.