DOL Median (Tennessee)
$54,000
vs National
+7.8%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,801
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,000
+7.8% 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 Tennessee earns $54,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,801 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $88,000 | 7 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| B&W QUALITY GROWERS INC. | $73,500 | 4 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $60,000 | 27 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $53,628 | 23 |
| The University of Tennessee | $45,000 | 24 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $41,608 | 62 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Tennessee?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Tennessee is $54,000 based on 51 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Tennessee earns 7.8% more than the national median of $50,108, or $59,801 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.