Plant Breeder Salary in the United States

Plant Breeder Salary

How much does a Plant Breeder make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in the United States is $83,441. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,455 to $99,081, with most professionals earning between $60,542 and $113,320.

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10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $60,542 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $71,455 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $83,441 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $99,081 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $113,320 US March 01, 2025
25% $71,455 10% $60,542 90% $113,320 75% $99,081 $83,441 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Breeder

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Groundskeeper, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Plant Breeder in the United States. The base salary for Plant Breeder ranges from $71,455 to $99,081 with the average base salary of $83,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,904 to $100,332 with the average total cash compensation of $84,093.
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