SOC 19-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Soil and Plant Scientists — Vermont
Vermont
Median pay in Vermont is $58,220 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $78,850 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Vermont is $58,220 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $78,850 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,210 and $76,200. The lowest tenth earn under $58,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,690.
Vermont ranks number 44th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 310th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,190 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $58,210 | −26.2% |
| Median (50th) | $58,220 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $76,200 | −3.4% |
| 90th | $78,690 | −0.2% |
| Mean | $66,690 | −15.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $58,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,408US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,220 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,190 to $78,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 44th of 46 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Vermont?
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 Vermont 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 Vermont earns more than $78,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,190 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.
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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