As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Plant Breeder in Thorndale, TX is $68,669, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,321 weekly, or $5,722 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Breeder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plant Breeder in Thorndale, TX vary widely, spanning from $57,318 to $81,475. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,727) and 75th percentile ($75,372), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,475 per year. This $12,645 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Painting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Thorndale Plant Breeder often earn 5.1% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Breeder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $57,318 Thorndale, TX August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $62,727 Thorndale, TX August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $68,669 Thorndale, TX August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $75,372 Thorndale, TX August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $81,475 Thorndale, TX August 01, 2025
25% $62,727 10% $57,318 90% $81,475 75% $75,372 $68,669 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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About Thorndale, Texas    Thorndale is a city in Milam County, Texas, with a small part in Williamson County. The population was 1,336 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 187....More

Thorndale, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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