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Plant Physiologist - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Plant Physiologist"
How much does a Plant Physiologist in the federal government get paid? $128,362.64* *Based on the 2022 average.Plant Physiologist was the 371st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 107 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Agricultural Research Service hired the most employees titled Plant Physiology, with an average salary of $125,671.
Government Plant Physiology jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Plant Physiology job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Plant Physiologist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 89 | $125,671.40 |
| Forest Service | 15 | $139,868.20 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $168,441.00 |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | 1 | $111,863.00 |
| John F. Kennedy Space Center | 1 | $171,720.00 |
Plant Physiologist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Plant Physiologist is $128,362.64. The highest paid Plant Physiologist made $202,290 in 2022.
Common Plant Physiologist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Plant Physiology Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 105 |
| ST - Scientific And Professional | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0400 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Plant Physiology jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigational Information | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Transportation Clerk and Assistant | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Forest Products Technology | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Sales Store Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Education and Training | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
Average Plant Physiology Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Plant Physiologist was $90,834. Since then, the average pay has increased to $128,363 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0435.