DOL Median (Arkansas)
$50,128
vs National
0%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,324
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,128
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Arkansas earns $50,128 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,324 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $88,000 | 7 |
| BASF Corporation | $86,103 | 20 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| KEITHLY-WILLIAMS SEEDS INC. | $74,423 | 2 |
| Bio Huma Netics, Inc. | $68,000 | 7 |
| GDM Seeds, Inc. | $56,326 | 5 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $50,064 | 7 |
| Arizona State University | $47,738 | 4 |
| Arkansas State University | $46,696 | 2 |
| MESQUITE VALLEY GROWERS NURSERY, LLC | $44,000 | 1 |
| University of Arkansas | $42,000 | 27 |
| The University of Arizona | $39,500 | 24 |
| GOWAN SEED COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Soil and Plant Scientists
WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Arkansas
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · $199,264Chief Executives · $169,094Exercise Physiologists · $134,750Compensation and Benefits Managers · $134,159Optometrists · $132,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Arkansas?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Arkansas is $50,128 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Arkansas earns 0% more than the national median of $50,108, or $56,324 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.