DOL Median (Tifton, GA)
$45,000
vs National
-10.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,451
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-10.2% 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 Tifton, GA earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 10.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,451 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tifton, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY PRODUCE LLC | $53,082 | 1 |
| The University of Georgia | $47,476 | 55 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Tifton, GA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Tifton, GA is $45,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Tifton, GA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Tifton, GA earns 10.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $49,451 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.