The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Modesto, CA is $113,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $118,480.
Pay spans roughly $61,450 at the 10th percentile to $168,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $54.49 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as soil and plant scientists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $113,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $118,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $54.49 |
| 10th percentile | $61,450 |
| 90th percentile | $168,490 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.