DOL Median (Kentucky)
$39,739
vs National
-20.7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,776
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,739
-20.7% 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 Kentucky earns $39,739 in nominal terms, which is 20.7% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,776 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Monty's Plant Food Co., Inc. | $82,056 | 2 |
| University of Kentucky | $40,000 | 34 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Kentucky?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Kentucky is $39,739 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Kentucky earns 20.7% less than the national median of $50,108, or $42,776 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.