SOC 19-1013 · Idaho

Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Idaho

Soil and plant scientists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $95,440 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($92,400), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. The U.S. metro average for this job is $86,955.

$95Khighest: Boise
$92Klowest: Idaho Falls
320jobs in these metros
2metro areas
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Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$95,440$90,610$66,870$72,02298
Idaho Falls$92,400$83,780$63,130$70,04494

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Soil and Plant Scientists salary by city and state

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