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Soil and Plant Scientists in West Virginia

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Soil and Plant Scientists in West Virginia

Is West Virginia a good place for you to work as a Soil and Plant Scientist?

$47,040 Median Salary
  • Soil and Plant Scientists in West Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Soil and Plant Scientists Work in West Virginia?

There were approximately 40 workers employed as Soil and Plant Scientists in this state in 2018.

The typical state has 190 Soil and Plant Scientists working in it, which means West Virginia has fewer Soil and Plant Scientists than average.

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What do Soil and Plant Scientists Make in West Virginia?

In 2018 wages for Soil and Plant Scientists ranged from $29,090 to $83,910 with $47,040 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.99 to $40.34. The median hourly rate was $22.62.

The median salary in West Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top West Virginia Metros for Soil and Plant Scientists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Soil and Plant Scientists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 210 $88,440

Top States for Soil and Plant Scientists Employment

View the list below to see where most Soil and Plant Scientists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,270 $75,000
Iowa 1,230 $67,980
North Carolina 960 $63,200
Minnesota 880 $66,030
Texas 690 $59,870
Oregon 590 $70,430
Nebraska 580 $53,850
South Dakota 570 $58,060
Wisconsin 490 $57,830
Missouri 440 $49,810
Washington 430 $68,050
North Dakota 400 $70,730
Colorado 400 $52,990
Kansas 370 $52,510
Massachusetts 360 $87,260
Illinois 350 $52,250
Ohio 260 $55,300
Florida 220 $59,730
Michigan 220 $50,380
Pennsylvania 210 $56,920

Below are the states where Soil and Plant Scientists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Maryland $108,020
Massachusetts $87,260
District of Columbia $81,650
Mississippi $79,600
Arkansas $77,550
Connecticut $77,450
California $75,000
Nevada $73,450
New Jersey $71,480
Arizona $70,940

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