DOL Median (Delaware)
$78,000
vs National
+55.7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,151
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,000
+55.7% 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 Delaware earns $78,000 in nominal terms, which is 55.7% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,151 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Delaware
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $91,146 | 15 |
| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $80,130 | 8 |
| FMC Corporation | $78,000 | 5 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $53,300 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $38,000 | 9 |
| Delaware State University | N/A | 2 |
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WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Delaware
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Delaware?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Delaware is $78,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Delaware a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Delaware earns 55.7% more than the national median of $50,108, or $77,151 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.