The salary statistics and trend of soil and plant scientists in the industry of building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare soil and plant scientist salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for soil and plant scientists in the industry of building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers. 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 $96,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent soil and plant scientists is $44,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of soil and plant scientists in the industry of Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,790 | 1.92% | 13.54% |
| 2015 | $70,410 | -1.12% | - |
| 2014 | $71,200 | 5.24% | - |
| 2013 | $67,470 | 8.00% | - |
| 2012 | $62,070 | - | - |
The average salaries of soil and plant scientists in two industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of soil and plant scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores | |
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