The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Kentucky is $63,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,190.
Pay spans roughly $36,730 at the 10th percentile to $113,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.63 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as soil and plant scientists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $63,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.63 |
| 10th percentile | $36,730 |
| 90th percentile | $113,030 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.