Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Salinas, CA
The median soil and plant scientists in Salinas, CA earns $115,910 a year, 47% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,855 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $52,850
- 25th percentile
- $84,120
- Median percentile
- $115,910
- 75th percentile
- $136,640
- 90th percentile
- $168,110
Based on 30 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$82,259 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $115,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,867 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$8,114 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,855 |
| Every two weeks | $3,164 |
Does it go far here?
$106,298Median pay in Salinas, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.0 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,055 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,910 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,730 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $113,360 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $109,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,680 |
| Sales Managers | $103,810 |
All soil and plant scientists salaries · Take-home pay in California