DOL Median (Louisiana)
$49,000
vs National
-2.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,669
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,000
-2.2% 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 Louisiana earns $49,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,669 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CORE MINERALOGY | $49,500 | 3 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | $48,500 | 2 |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, PART OF TAMUS AGRICULTURAL PRG. | $41,513 | 14 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Louisiana?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Louisiana is $49,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Louisiana earns 2.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $53,669 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.