The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Richmond, VA is $70,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,870.
Pay spans roughly $50,990 at the 10th percentile to $116,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.66 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as soil and plant scientists in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $70,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.66 |
| 10th percentile | $50,990 |
| 90th percentile | $116,350 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.