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Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in District of Columbia

Soil and Plant Scientists in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,140 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$107,140
vs. U.S. median
+36% ($78,850)
Rank among states
1 of 46
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,230; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.

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Soil and Plant Scientists pay in District of Columbia

How much do soil and plant scientists make in District of Columbia?

The median is $107,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,230 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for soil and plant scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+36% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses