The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Colorado is $68,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,620.
Pay spans roughly $49,430 at the 10th percentile to $133,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.89 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as soil and plant scientists in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $68,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.89 |
| 10th percentile | $49,430 |
| 90th percentile | $133,780 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.