How much does a Plant Breeder make in Wilmington, NC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in Wilmington, NC is $67,931. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,321 to $75,291, with most professionals earning between $57,214 and $81,992.

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Plant Breeder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $57,214 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $62,321 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $67,931 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $75,291 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $81,992 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
25% $62,321 10% $57,214 90% $81,992 75% $75,291 $67,931 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Breeder in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Plant Breeder ranges from $62,321 to $75,291 with the average base salary of $67,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,725 to $91,715 with the average total cash compensation of $76,863.
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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