The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Virginia is $71,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,760.
Pay spans roughly $48,280 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 $34.15 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as soil and plant scientists in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $71,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.15 |
| 10th percentile | $48,280 |
| 90th percentile | $116,350 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.