Soil and Plant Scientists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$71,410
↑ 21.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Soil and Plant Scientists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Soil and Plant Scientists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.2% since 2011 ($58,940 → $71,410)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $71,410
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,410 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $68,240 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $65,730 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | $66,750 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $66,120 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $63,200 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | $63,950 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $62,430 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | $62,300 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $60,050 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $59,920 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $58,990 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $58,740 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | $58,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.