How much does an Agricultural Scientist make in Columbia, SC?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Agricultural Scientist in Columbia, SC is $77,189. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,771 to $90,668, with most professionals earning between $57,287 and $102,939.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Agricultural Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $57,287 Columbia,SC February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $66,771 Columbia,SC February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $77,189 Columbia,SC February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $90,668 Columbia,SC February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $102,939 Columbia,SC February 01, 2025
25% $66,771 10% $57,287 90% $102,939 75% $90,668 $77,189 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Agricultural Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    7 + years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Agricultural Scientist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Agricultural Scientist ranges from $66,771 to $90,668 with the average base salary of $77,189. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,424 to $92,094 with the average total cash compensation of $78,105.
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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