The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Louisiana is $74,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,210.
Pay spans roughly $65,510 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 $35.88 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as soil and plant scientists in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $74,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.88 |
| 10th percentile | $65,510 |
| 90th percentile | $113,030 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.