Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #3 of 46 · IA
19% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,430 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $96,310
Employment 960
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $56,270P25 $73,170 Median $96,310P75 $136,360P90 $170,820
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in Iowa earn between $56,270 and $170,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in Iowa is $104,430, about 19% above the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $132,290 | $123,060 | 430 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $94,980 | $94,210 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $84,360 | $98,310 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $80,550 | $87,770 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $78,880 | $91,450 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $75,680 | $82,390 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $65,080 | $78,630 | 130 |