The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Salinas, CA is $97,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $104,990.
Pay spans roughly $46,660 at the 10th percentile to $173,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as soil and plant scientists in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $97,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $104,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.00 |
| 10th percentile | $46,660 |
| 90th percentile | $173,790 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.