Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$116,660

per year

Hourly Rate

$56.09

per hour

Employment

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+48.0%

National: $78,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $78,850, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 48.0% MORE for Soil and Plant Scientists positions.

Purchasing Power

$97,055

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$58,050

25th

$91,670

Median

$116,660

75th

$154,880

90th

$179,120

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).