DOL Median (Maine)
$40,279
vs National
-19.6%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,125
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,279
-19.6% 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 Maine earns $40,279 in nominal terms, which is 19.6% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BACKYARD FARMS LLC | $76,045 | 1 |
| Cherryfield Foods, Inc. | $45,198 | 3 |
| University of Maine | $40,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Maine?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Maine is $40,279 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Maine earns 19.6% less than the national median of $50,108, or $36,125 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.