The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Washington is $82,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,480.
Pay spans roughly $61,320 at the 10th percentile to $123,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.60 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as soil and plant scientists in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $82,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.60 |
| 10th percentile | $61,320 |
| 90th percentile | $123,360 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.