Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Arizona
Soil and Plant Scientists in Arizona earn a median of $83,840 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,250; the top 10% earn over $124,900. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
States ranked near Arizona
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- Environmental Restoration Planners$80,600 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Arizona
How much do soil and plant scientists make in Arizona?
The median is $83,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,250 and the top 10% earn over $124,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 46 (+6% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.