DOL Median (Connecticut)
$52,000
vs National
+3.8%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,099
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+3.8% 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 Connecticut earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,099 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Connecticut
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSAFE SYSTEMS LLC | $90,000 | 4 |
| THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION | $54,870 | 4 |
| THE LAURELROCK COMPANY | $52,052 | 2 |
| University of Connecticut | $44,874 | 6 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Connecticut?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Connecticut is $52,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Connecticut a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Connecticut earns 3.8% more than the national median of $50,108, or $46,099 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.