Best Paying Industries for Soil and Plant Scientists
$71,410
National Median Salary
44
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $105,230 | +47.4% | 290 |
| 2 | Chemical Manufacturing | $104,800 | +46.8% | 310 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,980 | +44.2% | 350 |
| 4 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $96,680 | +35.4% | 180 |
| 5 | Beverage Manufacturing | $96,430 | +35.0% | 170 |
| 6 | Food Manufacturing | $96,270 | +34.8% | 220 |
| 7 | Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | $93,060 | +30.3% | 100 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $90,150 | +26.2% | 1,190 |
| 9 | Utilities | $89,570 | +25.4% | — |
| 10 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $89,560 | +25.4% | 40 |
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