DOL Median (Idaho)
$49,234
vs National
-1.7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,753
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,234
-1.7% 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 Idaho earns $49,234 in nominal terms, which is 1.7% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,753 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| J.R. Simplot Company | $70,513 | 17 |
| University of Idaho | $47,507 | 21 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Idaho?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Idaho is $49,234 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Idaho earns 1.7% less than the national median of $50,108, or $47,753 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.