Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Washington
Soil and Plant Scientists in Washington earn a median of $79,970 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,210; the top 10% earn over $131,220. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
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- Hydrologists$105,600 median in Washington
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,300 median in Washington
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Washington
How much do soil and plant scientists make in Washington?
The median is $79,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,210 and the top 10% earn over $131,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 46 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.