How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Wisconsin?
$66,200a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in Wisconsin. That is $31.83 an hour or $5,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.83
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,620Median: $66,200Highest 10%: $89,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $66,200 | $31.83 | |
| 75th | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| 90th | $89,190 | $42.88 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,610 |
| Madison, WI | $73,510 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,290 |
| Green Bay, WI | $56,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for soil and plant scientists.
| 30. New Mexico | $69,480 |
| 31. Connecticut | $67,630 |
| 32. Kentucky | $67,340 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $66,200 |
| 34. Kansas | $65,670 |
| 35. Michigan | $65,390 |
| 36. North Dakota | $65,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soil and plant scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $31.83 ($66,200 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $66,200 against $78,850 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays soil and plant scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,610 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.