What are the main factors that influence a Soil Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Soil Scientist?

Soil Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Soil Scientist roles are District of Columbia $89,752, California $89,411, Massachusetts $88,220. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Soil Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Soil Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Soil Engineer: $94,971; Soil And Plant Scientist: $90,575; Soil Conservationist: $78,638; Soil Analyst: $69,304; Crop Scientist: $67,400.

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Soil Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Soil Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Soil Scientist in Rhode Island is $84,045 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Soil Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,229
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,260 to $104,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,978

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Soil Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,032	$8,669	$2,001	$50
Average	$84,045	$7,004	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$67,260	$5,605	$1,293	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Soil Scientist Salaries

A Soil Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Soil Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Soil Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,752.
California: $89,411.
Massachusetts: $88,220.

District of Columbia $89,752 California $89,411 Massachusetts $88,220 Washington $87,896 New Jersey $87,863 Alaska $87,750 Connecticut $86,631 New York $86,177

Hawaii $84,726 Rhode Island $84,045 Maryland $83,583 Minnesota $82,951 Colorado $82,708 Illinois $82,627 Oregon $82,319 Delaware $82,092

New Hampshire $81,949 Virginia $81,630 Pennsylvania $80,697 Nevada $80,227 North Dakota $80,073 Michigan $79,830 Wisconsin $79,741 Vermont $79,562

Texas $79,068 Maine $79,036 Arizona $78,987 Ohio $78,930 Georgia $78,184 Indiana $77,812 Wyoming $77,739 Utah $77,625

Iowa $77,576 Kansas $77,187 Louisiana $77,074 North Carolina $77,033 Missouri $77,017 Florida $76,701 Montana $76,531 Nebraska $76,369

Kentucky $76,279 South Carolina $75,955 Tennessee $75,753 Idaho $75,671 New Mexico $75,080 Oklahoma $74,950 Alabama $74,472 South Dakota $73,669

Arkansas $73,231 West Virginia $72,996 Mississippi $72,291

Top Paying Cities for Soil Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $85,423
Albion: $84,005
Ashaway: $85,747

Adamsville, RI $85,423 Albion, RI $84,005 Ashaway, RI $85,747 Barrington, RI $84,005 Block Island, RI $85,302 Bradford, RI $85,691 Bristol, RI $83,924 Carolina, RI $84,994

Charlestown, RI $85,083 Chepachet, RI $83,843 Clayville, RI $83,924 Coventry, RI $83,843 West Greenwich, RI $83,786 East Greenwich, RI $83,899 Exeter, RI $85,691 Fiskeville, RI $84,005

Forestdale, RI $83,924 Foster, RI $83,786 Glendale, RI $83,786 Greene, RI $84,726 Greenville, RI $84,005 Harmony, RI $83,980 Harrisville, RI $83,843 Hope, RI $84,005

Hope Valley, RI $85,747 Hopkinton, RI $85,772 Jamestown, RI $84,913 Kenyon, RI $85,666 Little Compton, RI $85,391 Manville, RI $84,005 Mapleville, RI $83,786 Newport, RI $84,929

Middletown, RI $85,285 North Kingstown, RI $83,761 North Scituate, RI $83,980 Oakland, RI $83,867 Pascoag, RI $83,818 Pawtucket, RI $84,005 Central Falls, RI $84,005 Cumberland, RI $84,005

Lincoln, RI $84,005 Portsmouth, RI $84,588 Prudence Island, RI $83,843 Rockville, RI $85,772 Saunderstown, RI $84,961 Shannock, RI $85,642 Slatersville, RI $83,924 Slocum, RI $84,961

Tiverton, RI $85,448 Wakefield, RI $84,872 Kingston, RI $84,888 Narragansett, RI $84,904 Peace Dale, RI $84,872 Warren, RI $83,980 Warwick, RI $84,005 Westerly, RI $85,796

West Kingston, RI $84,937 West Warwick, RI $84,005 Wood River Junction, RI $85,691 Woonsocket, RI $83,924 North Smithfield, RI $83,980 Wyoming, RI $85,666 Providence, RI $84,005 Cranston, RI $84,005

North Providence, RI $84,005 East Providence, RI $84,005 Riverside, RI $84,005 Rumford, RI $84,005 Smithfield, RI $84,005 Johnston, RI $84,005

Soil Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Soil Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$67,260

Average $84,045/year

$104,032

$5,605

Average $7,004/month

$8,669

$1,293

Average $1,616/week

$2,001

$32

Average $40/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,032	$8,669	$2,001	$50
Average	$84,045	$7,004	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$67,260	$5,605	$1,293	$32

Soil Scientist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Soil Scientist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Zoologist role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $85,991 - a projected growth of 2% over your current level.

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