Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $77,680 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.35
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $89,460
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $49,930
    50th (median)
    $77,680
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $89,460

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 95% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 5% below 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
    Rapid City, SD $73,310

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,450
    Urban and Regional Planners $61,730
    Chemists $83,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,450
    Agricultural Technicians $35,670
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $65,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $37.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 8.8% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,930.