Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Kansas

Soil and plant scientists in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $76,650 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($65,920), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the soil and plant scientists average at $76,490 and the median at $65,670 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,720.

Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$76,650
Manhattan$65,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$76,650	$74,440	$40,830	$59,276	89
Manhattan	$65,920	$66,100	$55,650	$52,268	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Kansas

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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