Best cities for a botanist

The best cities for botanists are Cincinnati, OH, Toledo, OH, and Philadelphia, PA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for botanists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for botanists in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a botanist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for botanists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for botanists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a botanist. While the absolute best city for botanists is Cincinnati, OH, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for botanists in 2025

1. Cincinnati, OH

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,517
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$88,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Toledo, OH

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$61,235
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$39,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$94,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Philadelphia, PA

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,155
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$93,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Cleveland, OH

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$63,213
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Lexington, KY

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$56,771
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$86,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Omaha, NE

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,279
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$39,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$89,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Louisville, KY

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$56,305
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$36,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$86,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Anchorage, AK

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$69,707
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$106,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Portland, OR

Total botanist jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$65,202
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$104,000
Location quotient:	5.59

10. Columbus, OH

Total botanist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,689
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$92,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for botanists

Cincinnati, OH
Toledo, OH
Philadelphia, PA
Cleveland, OH
Lexington, KY
Omaha, NE
Louisville, KY
Anchorage, AK
Portland, OR
Columbus, OH

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Detailed list of the best cities for a botanist

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Cincinnati, OH	$57,517	$37,000	298,800	-
2	Toledo, OH	$61,235	$39,000	278,508	-
3	Philadelphia, PA	$59,155	$37,000	1,567,872	-
4	Cleveland, OH	$63,213	$40,000	385,809	-
5	Lexington, KY	$56,771	$37,000	318,449	-
6	Omaha, NE	$59,279	$39,000	446,970	-
7	Louisville, KY	$56,305	$36,000	597,337	-
8	Anchorage, AK	$69,707	$45,000	298,192	-
9	Portland, OR	$65,202	$40,000	639,863	2
10	Columbus, OH	$59,689	$38,000	860,090	-
11	Lincoln, NE	$59,222	$39,000	280,364	-
12	Saint Louis, MO	$59,426	$39,000	311,404	-
13	Kansas City, MO	$59,119	$39,000	481,420	-
14	Pittsburgh, PA	$55,083	$35,000	303,625	-
15	Albuquerque, NM	$51,823	$33,000	559,277	1
16	Reno, NV	$54,024	$33,000	245,255	-
17	Seattle, WA	$62,929	$39,000	704,352	-
18	Milwaukee, WI	$53,315	$35,000	595,047	-
19	New Orleans, LA	$52,886	$33,000	391,495	-
20	Fort Wayne, IN	$53,576	$34,000	264,488	-
21	Lubbock, TX	$51,135	$32,000	252,506	-
22	Indianapolis, IN	$51,883	$34,000	855,164	-
23	El Paso, TX	$51,498	$33,000	683,080	-
24	Jersey City, NJ	$58,725	$37,000	264,152	-
25	Madison, WI	$52,595	$34,000	252,551	-
26	Newark, NJ	$58,693	$37,000	281,764	-
27	Baltimore, MD	$64,381	$40,000	614,664	-
28	Brookhaven, NY	$59,241	$37,000	486,040	-
29	Boston, MA	$58,887	$38,000	673,184	-
30	Islip, NY	$59,079	$37,000	335,543	-
31	Austin, TX	$50,435	$32,000	947,890	-
32	San Antonio, TX	$50,393	$32,000	1,492,510	-
33	Oyster Bay, NY	$58,995	$37,000	293,214	-
34	Las Vegas, NV	$50,708	$31,000	632,912	-
35	Fort Worth, TX	$50,342	$32,000	854,113	-
36	Hempstead, NY	$58,869	$37,000	759,757	-
37	New York, NY	$58,752	$37,000	8,537,673	3
38	North Las Vegas, NV	$50,659	$31,000	238,702	-
39	Arlington, TX	$50,295	$32,000	392,772	-
40	Irving, TX	$50,257	$32,000	238,289	-
41	Dallas, TX	$50,228	$32,000	1,317,929	-
42	Henderson, NV	$50,447	$31,000	292,969	-
43	Plano, TX	$50,183	$32,000	286,057	-
44	Garland, TX	$50,179	$32,000	234,943	-
45	Laredo, TX	$50,116	$32,000	257,156	-
46	Colorado Springs, CO	$55,674	$36,000	465,101	-
47	Denver, CO	$55,636	$36,000	693,060	-
48	Aurora, CO	$55,620	$36,000	361,710	-
49	Houston, TX	$50,150	$31,000	2,303,482	-
50	Sacramento, CA	$58,103	$36,000	495,234	4