How much does a Plant Breeder make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in Columbia, SC is $68,487. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,831 to $75,907, with most professionals earning between $57,682 and $82,663.

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Plant Breeder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $57,682 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $62,831 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $68,487 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $75,907 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $82,663 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $62,831 10% $57,682 90% $82,663 75% $75,907 $68,487 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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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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