DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$44,990
vs National
-10.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,309
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,990
-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 Wisconsin earns $44,990 in nominal terms, which is 10.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,309 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lallemand Specialties | $129,960 | 1 |
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $91,146 | 15 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| NUTRIENT RECOVERY & UPCYCLING LLC | $69,600 | 1 |
| High Point University | $66,412 | 3 |
| MAYFLOWER GREENHOUSE | $59,030 | 3 |
| Seneca Foods Corporation | $53,000 | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin System | $48,214 | 1 |
| CETS LLC | $45,937 | 4 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $39,999 | 27 |
| Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises, Inc | $35,942 | 4 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $35,000 | 1 |
| S&W SEED COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Wisconsin?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Wisconsin is $44,990 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Wisconsin earns 10.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $47,309 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.