The salary statistics and trend of soil and plant scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare soil and plant scientist salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,160 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for soil and plant scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $81,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent soil and plant scientists is $30,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of soil and plant scientists in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,250 | -1.82% | -14.24% |
| 2016 | $49,130 | 11.15% | - |
| 2015 | $43,650 | 0.60% | - |
| 2014 | $43,390 | -4.91% | - |
| 2013 | $45,520 | -21.09% | - |
| 2012 | $55,120 | - | - |
The average salaries of soil and plant scientists in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
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