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Senior Plant Pathologist (Diagnostician) (Specialist)

Class code 1274 · Bargaining Unit R10

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$7,454 to $10,222$89,448 to $122,664
B$7,813 to $10,713$93,756 to $128,556
C$8,178 to $11,237$98,136 to $134,844

Representation

California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit R10, Professional Scientific.

Where these jobs are

3 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Food & Agriculture3

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists across all California employers was $91,930 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $89,448 to $134,844 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.