DOL Median (California)
$56,880
vs National
+13.5%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,069
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,880
+13.5% 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 California earns $56,880 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,069 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FORTRESS VINEYARDS, INC | $312,000 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA AVOCADO COMMISSION | $145,000 | 1 |
| AKUSA, INC | $134,100 | 4 |
| The Climate Corporation | $132,600 | 9 |
| ROCKET FARMS INC | $120,000 | 4 |
| Verdesian Life Sciences U.S., LLC | $117,500 | 3 |
| NOVAVINE, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Mars Incorporated | $100,000 | 2 |
| Driscoll's Inc. | $99,500 | 7 |
| GroGuru | $99,000 | 2 |
| KOCH BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $97,500 | 1 |
| California Academy of Sciences | $97,447 | 2 |
| PACIFIC AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CORP | $96,000 | 3 |
| Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. | $93,000 | 1 |
| Bayer U.S LLC | $91,500 | 13 |
| VERDESIAN LIFE SCIENCES, LLC | $90,000 | 2 |
| BIAGRO WESTERN SALES, LLC | $90,000 | 3 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | $88,140 | 33 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
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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 California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in California?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in California is $56,880 based on 492 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in California earns 13.5% more than the national median of $50,108, or $41,069 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.