The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Salem, OR is $89,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,750.
Pay spans roughly $49,070 at the 10th percentile to $107,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.90 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as soil and plant scientists in Salem, OR.
| Median (annual) | $89,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.90 |
| 10th percentile | $49,070 |
| 90th percentile | $107,980 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.