DOL Median (Colorado)
$54,660
vs National
+9.1%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,810
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,660
+9.1% 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 Colorado earns $54,660 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,810 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSAFE SYSTEMS LLC | $90,000 | 4 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| LIMAGRAIN CEREAL SEEDS LLC | $85,000 | 2 |
| Duraroot, LLC | $65,400 | 4 |
| Aurora Organic Farms, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $63,665 | 2 |
| University of California, Davis | $51,060 | 195 |
| Colorado State University | $49,504 | 29 |
| Select Materials | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Colorado?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Colorado is $54,660 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Colorado earns 9.1% more than the national median of $50,108, or $51,810 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.