Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Maine
Soil and Plant Scientists in Maine earn a median of $78,250 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,480; the top 10% earn over $128,760. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Conservation Scientists$75,900 median in Maine
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,840 median in Maine
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,480 median in Maine
- Environmental Restoration Planners$66,480 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$89,480 median in Maine
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Maine
How much do soil and plant scientists make in Maine?
The median is $78,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,480 and the top 10% earn over $128,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 46 (−1% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.