DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$49,717
vs National
-0.8%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,937
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,717
-0.8% 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 Massachusetts earns $49,717 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,937 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WARWICK MUSHROOM FARMS, LLC | $312,000 | 4 |
| Enko Chem, Inc. | $95,000 | 1 |
| WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER | $83,200 | 2 |
| INDIGO AG, INC | $81,000 | 6 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $77,000 | 2 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $64,213 | 2 |
| CHRISTOPHER OBERG ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN INC | $52,000 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $46,700 | 24 |
| G&M LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC. | $46,000 | 4 |
| J&M LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC. | $45,900 | 1 |
| Cherryfield Foods, Inc. | $45,198 | 3 |
| J&M LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC. | $44,400 | 3 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | $37,918 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Soil and Plant Scientists
WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Massachusetts?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Massachusetts is $49,717 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Massachusetts earns 0.8% less than the national median of $50,108, or $33,937 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.