DOL Median (Oregon)
$48,901
vs National
-2.4%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,237
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,901
-2.4% 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 Oregon earns $48,901 in nominal terms, which is 2.4% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,237 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DOLE BERRY COMPANY | $82,992 | 1 |
| North American Plants, Inc. | $56,160 | 4 |
| Badass Farming LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| Oregon State University | $48,721 | 36 |
| A TO Z WINEWORKS, LLC | $47,000 | 4 |
| Gold Dust Potato Processors, Inc. | $45,979 | 2 |
| Bailey Nurseries, Inc. | $45,119 | 1 |
| TOP SEEDS USA, LLC | N/A | 3 |
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WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Oregon
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Oregon?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Oregon is $48,901 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Oregon a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Oregon earns 2.4% less than the national median of $50,108, or $43,237 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.