The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Maryland is $74,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,410.
Pay spans roughly $46,070 at the 10th percentile to $153,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.97 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as soil and plant scientists in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $74,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.97 |
| 10th percentile | $46,070 |
| 90th percentile | $153,320 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.