Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #17 of 46 · NC
2.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $85,790 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $76,330
Employment 570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,430P25 $59,200 Median $76,330P75 $102,890P90 $136,830
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in North Carolina earn between $47,430 and $136,830. 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 North Carolina is $85,790, about 2.2% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $86,570 | $90,370 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $78,020 | $87,880 | 160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $76,330 | $84,650 | 100 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $74,830 | $77,650 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $74,280 | $88,830 | 30 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $64,860 | $71,880 | 30 |