Soil and Plant Scientist salary in Houston, TX
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Prairie View, Waller.
Also listed as: Agronomist
Median salary$60,000
Middle 50%$60k–$60.1k
vs. national median−12%comparison median $68,474
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $60,000 |
| 75th | $60,075 |
| 90th | $64,530 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Soil and Plant Scientist salary of $60,000 is worth about $60,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| A & B Environmental Services | too few | 8 |
| Prairie View A&M University | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.