Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Auburn-Opelika, AL
SOC 19-1013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$61,840
per year in Auburn-Opelika, AL
Middle half
$51,470–$80,350
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in Auburn-Opelika, AL
Concentration
4.89×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$61,840
published median
United States
$78,850
21.6% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
70th
82 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alabama ($63,010). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $61,840 median has purchasing power comparable to about $70,326 nationally. Auburn-Opelika, AL's BEA regional price parity is 87.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Auburn-Opelika, AL.
$50,660$106,600
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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