Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #36 of 46 · KY
13.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,110 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $67,340
Employment 140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,090P25 $61,170 Median $67,340P75 $86,890P90 $107,010
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in Kentucky earn between $57,090 and $107,010. 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 Kentucky is $76,110, about 13.2% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $67,340 | $73,150 | 80 |