DOL Median (Kansas)
$45,760
vs National
-8.7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,537
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,760
-8.7% 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 Kansas earns $45,760 in nominal terms, which is 8.7% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,537 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Minerals America Inc. | $105,000 | 2 |
| KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES LLC | $79,998 | 3 |
| The Land Institute | $68,143 | 7 |
| Kansas State University | $45,760 | 42 |
| James and Son Farms | $45,000 | 5 |
| STAR SEED, INC. | $42,750 | 1 |
| JAMES & SON FARMS | N/A | 1 |
| The University of Kansas | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Kansas?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Kansas is $45,760 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Kansas earns 8.7% less than the national median of $50,108, or $52,537 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.