DOL Median (Ohio)
$46,578
vs National
-7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,551
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,578
-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 Ohio earns $46,578 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,551 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ohio
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| ISK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION | $75,000 | 4 |
| Nature Fresh Farms USA Inc | $70,000 | 5 |
| QUIRING USA HOLDCO INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| THE OHIO GREENHOUSE COMPANY | $57,533 | 1 |
| Green Circle Growers, Inc. | $52,366 | 6 |
| THE CHEFS GARDEN INC. | $47,590 | 4 |
| Kent State University | $40,400 | 3 |
| The Ohio State University | $40,366 | 26 |
| FAIRLANDS, INC. | $36,275 | 1 |
| FULTON FARMS | $36,275 | 1 |
| The Scotts Company LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Ohio?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Ohio is $46,578 based on 42 DOL filings.
Is Ohio a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Ohio earns 7% less than the national median of $50,108, or $49,551 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.