DOL Median (Virginia)
$46,000
vs National
-8.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,680
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,000
-8.2% 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 Virginia earns $46,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,680 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Services LLC | $104,600 | 2 |
| WHITE'S NURSERY & GREENHOUSES, INC. | $53,373 | 1 |
| ORCHID GENE, LLC | $52,000 | 4 |
| INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING & RESEARCH | $46,198 | 3 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $45,677 | 29 |
| Virginia State University | $45,000 | 4 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & SRARE UNIVERSITY | $40,000 | 1 |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | N/A | 1 |
| FBSCIENCES, INC | N/A | 1 |
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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 Virginia
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Virginia?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Virginia is $46,000 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Virginia earns 8.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $45,680 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.