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Do you want to become a plant pathologist at USDA, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for plant pathologists that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for plant pathologists. We found that New Hampshire is the best state in the nation for plant pathologists, and people in New London earn the most in the field.
We figured that the best places for plant pathologist jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that New Hampshire is the best state for plant pathologist jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for plant pathologists in 2025
1. New Hampshire
Total plant pathologist jobs: 243 Average annual salary: $117,040 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 2.64
2. Vermont
Total plant pathologist jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $115,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 2.79
3. West Virginia
Total plant pathologist jobs: 255 Average annual salary: $107,182 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 3.17
4. Connecticut
Total plant pathologist jobs: 219 Average annual salary: $117,973 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
5. Massachusetts
Total plant pathologist jobs: 573 Average annual salary: $117,746 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
6. South Carolina
Total plant pathologist jobs: 294 Average annual salary: $101,877 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
7. Arizona
Total plant pathologist jobs: 330 Average annual salary: $106,996 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. Kentucky
Total plant pathologist jobs: 206 Average annual salary: $102,320 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
9. Ohio
Total plant pathologist jobs: 452 Average annual salary: $107,094 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
10. Delaware
Total plant pathologist jobs: 92 Average annual salary: $96,743 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
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Detailed list of the best states for a plant pathologist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $117,040 | $80,000 | 1,342,795 | 243 |
| 2 | Vermont | $115,248 | $78,000 | 623,657 | 113 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $107,182 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 255 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $117,973 | $81,000 | 3,588,184 | 219 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $117,746 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 573 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $101,877 | $68,000 | 5,024,369 | 294 |
| 7 | Arizona | $106,996 | $68,000 | 7,016,270 | 330 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $102,320 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 206 |
| 9 | Ohio | $107,094 | $72,000 | 11,658,609 | 452 |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,743 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 92 |
| 11 | Maryland | $104,942 | $72,000 | 6,052,177 | 346 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $98,059 | $66,000 | 10,273,419 | 465 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $91,499 | $61,000 | 869,666 | 69 |
| 14 | Nevada | $100,375 | $63,000 | 2,998,039 | 89 |
| 15 | Iowa | $86,413 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 246 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $98,661 | $67,000 | 1,059,639 | 52 |
| 17 | Colorado | $99,915 | $65,000 | 5,607,154 | 273 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $98,556 | $68,000 | 1,427,538 | 43 |
| 19 | California | $92,281 | $58,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,751 |
| 20 | Oregon | $95,956 | $58,000 | 4,142,776 | 191 |
| 21 | Washington | $95,120 | $57,000 | 7,405,743 | 389 |
| 22 | Montana | $91,896 | $58,000 | 1,050,493 | 53 |
| 23 | Indiana | $87,768 | $59,000 | 6,666,818 | 323 |
| 24 | Maine | $96,612 | $66,000 | 1,335,907 | 43 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $95,093 | $65,000 | 12,805,537 | 420 |
| 26 | Florida | $82,274 | $54,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,058 |
| 27 | Idaho | $91,040 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 66 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $83,377 | $54,000 | 4,684,333 | 189 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $89,720 | $59,000 | 3,930,864 | 107 |
| 30 | Alabama | $85,617 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 197 |
| 31 | Georgia | $89,759 | $60,000 | 10,429,379 | 439 |
| 32 | Kansas | $75,528 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 206 |
| 33 | Illinois | $79,245 | $53,000 | 12,802,023 | 707 |
| 34 | Virginia | $80,729 | $55,000 | 8,470,020 | 546 |
| 35 | New York | $84,804 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 618 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $83,902 | $56,000 | 1,920,076 | 97 |
| 37 | Alaska | $89,846 | $53,000 | 739,795 | 18 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $95,583 | $65,000 | 693,972 | 35 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $73,739 | $49,000 | 5,795,483 | 306 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $69,505 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 36 |
| 41 | Michigan | $70,962 | $48,000 | 9,962,311 | 388 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $71,271 | $47,000 | 2,984,100 | 98 |
| 43 | Texas | $69,098 | $45,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,149 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $69,765 | $45,000 | 2,088,070 | 107 |
| 45 | Missouri | $73,379 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 256 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $78,670 | $54,000 | 9,005,644 | 254 |
| 47 | Utah | $72,612 | $46,000 | 3,101,833 | 74 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $64,437 | $43,000 | 755,393 | 48 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $71,471 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 213 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $66,198 | $44,000 | 6,715,984 | 219 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $65,887 | $44,000 | 3,004,279 | 95 |
Highest paying states for plant pathologists
| Rank | State | Avg. Plant Pathologist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $117,040 |
| 2 | Vermont | $115,248 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $107,182 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $117,973 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $117,746 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $101,877 |
| 7 | Arizona | $106,996 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $102,320 |
| 9 | Ohio | $107,094 |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,743 |
| 11 | Maryland | $104,942 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $98,059 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $91,499 |
| 14 | Nevada | $100,375 |
| 15 | Iowa | $86,413 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $98,661 |
| 17 | Colorado | $99,915 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $98,556 |
| 19 | California | $92,281 |
| 20 | Oregon | $95,956 |
| 21 | Washington | $95,120 |
| 22 | Montana | $91,896 |
| 23 | Indiana | $87,768 |
| 24 | Maine | $96,612 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $95,093 |
| 26 | Florida | $82,274 |
| 27 | Idaho | $91,040 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $83,377 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $89,720 |
| 30 | Alabama | $85,617 |
| 31 | Georgia | $89,759 |
| 32 | Kansas | $75,528 |
| 33 | Illinois | $79,245 |
| 34 | Virginia | $80,729 |
| 35 | New York | $84,804 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $83,902 |
| 37 | Alaska | $89,846 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $95,583 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $73,739 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $69,505 |
| 41 | Michigan | $70,962 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $71,271 |
| 43 | Texas | $69,098 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $69,765 |
| 45 | Missouri | $73,379 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $78,670 |
| 47 | Utah | $72,612 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $64,437 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $71,471 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $66,198 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $65,887 |
Expert opinions on the best states for plant pathologists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for plant pathologists to find work opportunities?
Kristina Martin
Clinical Pathology Operations Director, Michigan Medicine
There is currently a nationwide shortage of medical laboratory scientists, in part due to the silver tsunami of retirements that is not unique to laboratory medicine. There really isn't an area in the U.S. that is better than another as far as an opportunity. The real question is, where do you want to live? Pick a location that fits the type of lifestyle you desire, and I guarantee there are numerous opportunities in laboratory medicine.
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Updated January 8, 2025