DOL Median (Weslaco, TX)
$46,613
vs National
-7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,284
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,613
-7% 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 Weslaco, TX earns $46,613 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,284 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Weslaco, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE | $51,542 | 1 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | $45,000 | 52 |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, PART OF TAMUS AGRICULTURAL PRG. | $41,513 | 14 |
| TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH | $38,064 | 28 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $35,934 | 3 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Weslaco, TX?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Weslaco, TX is $46,613 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Weslaco, TX a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Weslaco, TX earns 7% less than the national median of $50,108, or $50,284 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.