Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #23 of 46 · SD
9.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,240 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $73,590
Employment 480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,980P25 $60,180 Median $73,590P75 $93,640P90 $120,970
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in South Dakota earn between $51,980 and $120,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in South Dakota is $79,240, about 9.7% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $76,330 | $75,910 | 200 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $73,320 | $82,210 | 150 |
| Rapid City, SD | $73,310 | $84,050 | 50 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $72,790 | $77,330 | 70 |