Industries with Fastest Soil and Plant Scientists Salary Growth
These industries raised Soil and Plant Scientists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
18
Industries with Growth
+62.3%
Highest Growth
+27.2%
Average Growth
7
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Soil and Plant Scientists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 18 Industries with Salary Growth
7 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $70,170 | $64,200 | -$5,970 | -8.5% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $77,700 | $71,190 | -$6,510 | -8.4% |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $77,700 | $71,300 | -$6,400 | -8.2% |
| 4 | Support Activities for Crop Production | $61,840 | $60,260 | -$1,580 | -2.6% |
| 5 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $49,370 | $48,210 | -$1,160 | -2.3% |
| 6 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $61,840 | $61,100 | -$740 | -1.2% |
| 7 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $73,960 | $73,150 | -$810 | -1.1% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.