Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Indiana

Soil and plant scientists in Indiana earn the most in Lafayette (average $106,960 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($99,250), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the soil and plant scientists average at $92,030 and the median at $80,030 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,720.

Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Indiana

Lafayette$106,960
Indianapolis$99,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lafayette	$106,960	$86,380	$79,250	$79,541	93
Indianapolis	$99,250	$80,030	$72,710	$73,720	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Soil and Plant Scientists salary in other states

Soil and Plant Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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