Soil and Plant Scientists salary
in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
- Middle 50%
- $52,420–$103,160
- vs U.S. median
- -15%
- Metro rank
- #11 of 13
Soil and Plant Scientists in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro earn a median of $67,330 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and 11% below the CO statewide median of $75,430. It ranks #11 of 13 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Fort Collins
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | $86,571 | 8 |
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Questions
What is the average Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $67,330 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $52,420 and $103,160. The 10th percentile is $52,420 and the 90th is $289,660.
Is Fort Collins a high-paying metro for Soil and Plant Scientists?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and 11% below the CO statewide median of $75,430. It ranks #11 of 13 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Soil and Plant Scientists make an hour in Fort Collins?
About $32.37 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $67,330 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.20–$49.60 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Soil and Plant Scientists the most in Fort Collins?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Colorado State University ($86,571). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.