Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Urbana, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Urbana, IL)

$51,413

vs National

+2.6%

National: $50,108

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$55,702

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$51,413

+2.6% 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 Urbana, IL earns $51,413 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,702 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Urbana, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
University of Illinois	$51,413	11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Urbana, IL?

The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Urbana, IL is $51,413 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Urbana, IL a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?

A Soil and Plant Scientists in Urbana, IL earns 2.6% more than the national median of $50,108, or $55,702 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.