How much does a Plant Pathologist make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Plant Pathologist in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Plant Pathologist salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $23, but most earn between $26 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Pathologist in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Pathologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $23 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $26 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $30 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $32 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $35 US April 01, 2026
25% $26 10% $23 90% $35 75% $32 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Pathologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Plant Pathologist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Plant Pathologist ranges from $26 to $32 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $38 to $46 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $42.
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