The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Ames, IA is $62,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,120.
Pay spans roughly $48,060 at the 10th percentile to $126,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.95 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as soil and plant scientists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $62,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.95 |
| 10th percentile | $48,060 |
| 90th percentile | $126,750 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.