The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $56,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,710.
Pay spans roughly $38,130 at the 10th percentile to $113,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.08 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as soil and plant scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $56,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.08 |
| 10th percentile | $38,130 |
| 90th percentile | $113,200 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.