Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is $38,200. BLS estimates approximately 130 people work in this occupation in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is 51.6% below the national median ($78,850).
Salary Distribution
Not everyone earns the median. Percentile wages show the range of pay within this occupation.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| 25th percentile | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| Median (50th) | $38,200 | $18.36 |
| 75th percentile | $43,970 | $21.14 |
| 90th percentile | $53,180 | $25.57 |
Data Reliability
BLS OEWS is a survey, not a full census — every estimate carries a margin of error. The relative standard error (RSE) below is BLS’s own measure of how much an estimate could vary; lower is more precise.
- Wage estimate
- RSE 0.3% — Very reliable
- Employment estimate
- RSE 6.2% — Reliable
Where Does Your Salary Fall?
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Concentration
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.191
- Location quotient
- 1.89
Sources
Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — May 2025 (release 25).
Figures shown as “Not available” reflect wages the source does not publish (e.g. suppressed for reliability), not zero.