The salary statistics and trend of soil and plant scientists in the industry of fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare soil and plant scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,660 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for soil and plant scientists in the industry of fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) soil and plant scientists is $73,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent soil and plant scientists is $40,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of soil and plant scientists in the industry of Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,490 | 1.86% | 1.86% |
| 2016 | $47,590 | 0.00% | - |
| 2012 | $47,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of soil and plant scientists in nine industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of soil and plant scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Manufacturing | |
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | |
| Beverage Manufacturing | |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | |
| Food Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | |
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