Soil and Plant Scientists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,180 or more. The middle half of soil and plant scientists in San Juan earn between $38,020 and $43,970.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,110 | $3,592 | $20.73 |
| Median | $38,200 | $3,183 | $18.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,970 | $3,664 | $21.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Soil and plant scientists in San Juan earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($45,140) and 51% less than the U.S. average ($87,720). At the median the gap is -52% against the U.S. median of $78,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $43,110 | $38,200 | $38,020 | $53,180 | 130 |
| Puerto Rico | $45,140 | $38,980 | $38,020 | $53,300 | 140 |
| United States | $87,720 | $78,850 | $48,680 | $138,120 | 15,730 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for soil and plant scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Soil and Plant Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$95,000
- Orlando, FL$95,470
- Charleston, SC$83,490
- Raleigh, NC$87,880
- Durham, NC$90,370
- Charlotte, NC$84,650
Highest-paying cities for soil and plant scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,130).
- San Francisco, CA$124,130
- Des Moines, IA$123,060
- San Jose, CA$122,130
- Salinas, CA$111,560
- Washington, DC$107,020
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Soil and Plant Scientists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do soil and plant scientists make an hour in San Juan?
$20.72 an hour on average, and $18.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level soil and plant scientists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do soil and plant scientists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 51% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,720).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.89, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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