The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $95,480 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,890.
Pay spans roughly $63,010 at the 10th percentile to $161,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.90 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as soil and plant scientists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $95,480 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.90 |
| 10th percentile | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $161,230 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.