The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $59,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,120.
Pay spans roughly $48,460 at the 10th percentile to $102,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.45 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as soil and plant scientists in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $59,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.45 |
| 10th percentile | $48,460 |
| 90th percentile | $102,020 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.