Occupation ยท SOC 19-1013
Soil and Plant Scientists: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of soil and plant scientists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 16,600 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $71,410 ($34.33 an hour).
US employment
16,600
Median annual wage
$71,410
Mean annual wage
$83,040
Median hourly wage
$34.33
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$100,820
- Idaho$90,400
- Maine$88,300
- Connecticut$88,040
- New Jersey$85,020
Top 5 after cost of living
- Arkansas$97,210
- Idaho$94,670
- Mississippi$91,760
- District of Columbia$91,740
- Maine$90,980
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $8,650 (+12.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | $21,920 (+30.7%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | $27,830 (+39.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Hydrologists | $92,060 | $20,650 (+28.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Animal Scientists | $79,120 | $7,710 (+10.8%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California1,710
- 2. Texas910
- 3. Iowa770
- 4. Nebraska770
- 5. Wisconsin650
- 6. Minnesota640
- 7. North Carolina620
- 8. Washington610
- 9. Colorado530
- 10. Indiana520
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$100,820
- 2. Idaho$90,400
- 3. Maine$88,300
- 4. Connecticut$88,040
- 5. New Jersey$85,020
- 6. Arkansas$84,510
- 7. Washington$82,360
- 8. California$80,960
- 9. Indiana$79,820
- 10. Mississippi$79,790
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
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