Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $86,110 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.40
10th percentile $56,310
90th percentile $111,220
Employed locally 40
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,310
    25th
    $62,570
    50th (median)
    $86,110
    75th
    $99,500
    90th
    $111,220

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 103% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Soil and Plant Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490

    Nearby metros — Soil and Plant Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $96,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,490

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,420
    Conservation Scientists $72,600
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,290
    Biological Technicians $40,890
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Soil and Plant Scientists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Bismarck, ND is $41.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Soil and Plant Scientists salaries?

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Bismarck, ND is 20.6% above the national median of $71,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Soil and Plant Scientists in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,310 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,570.