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Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Alabama
Soil and Plant Scientists in Alabama earn a median $63,010 a year, 20% below the U.S. median.
- Median in AL
- $63,010 a year
- U.S. median
- $78,850 a year
- Employment
- 110
- Location quotient
- 0.52
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Alabama
- Median (50%)
- $63,010 · $30.29 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $76,640 · $36.85 an hour (estimate error ±3.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $27,270 · $13.11 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $50,660 · $24.36 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $88,510 · $42.55 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $146,810 · $70.58 an hour
- Employment
- 110 (estimate error ±15.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.05
- Location quotient
- 0.52 (1.00 = national share)
Soil and Plant Scientists pay by metro area in Alabama
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $61,840 | 40 |
H-1B filings for soil and plant scientists in Alabama
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
6 certified filings with a median offered wage of $68,486.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do soil and plant scientists make in Alabama?
- The median wage for soil and plant scientists in Alabama is $63,010 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 110 jobs in the state.
- Where in Alabama do soil and plant scientists earn the most?
- Auburn-Opelika, AL has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,840 a year.