SOC 19-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Soil and Plant Scientists — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $58,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,850 — a gap of 26.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $58,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,850 — a gap of 26.2%. Half of workers earn between $47,820 and $67,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,120 and the ninetieth at $97,940.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $60,970. Of the 616 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 329th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −63.1% |
| 25th | $47,820 | −39.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,220 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $67,550 | −14.3% |
| 90th | $97,940 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $61,150 | −22.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $60,970 | 50 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $56,470 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,220 goes as far as $62,737 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,737US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,220 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $97,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $60,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $58,220, or $27.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,850, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 26.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $97,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $60,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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