DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$47,484
vs National
-5.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,669
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,484
-5.2% 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 Pennsylvania earns $47,484 in nominal terms, which is 5.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,669 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NEEDHAM'S MUSHROOM FARMS, INC. | $104,000 | 3 |
| ROHM AND HAAS CHEMICALS, LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE | $86,904 | 1 |
| BASF Corporation | $86,103 | 20 |
| THE CONARD-PYLE CO. D/B/A STAR ROSES AND PLANTS | $53,102 | 1 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $48,900 | 33 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $47,476 | 2 |
| KURT WEISS GREENHOUSES INC. | $44,845 | 13 |
| CHARTIERS COUNTRY CLUB | $41,330 | 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 Pennsylvania
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Pennsylvania is $47,484 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Pennsylvania earns 5.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $49,669 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.