Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Soil and Plant Scientists in South Dakota earn a median salary of $68,473 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 360 soil and plant scientists are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $61,430 to $77,680 depending on location.
$68,473
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$77,680
Highest paying metro
$61,430
Lowest paying metro
360
Employed in South Dakota
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $77,680 | $49,930 | $84,990 | — |
| Rapid City, SD | $73,310 | $57,330 | $102,530 | 50 |
| East South Dakota | $61,470 | $47,360 | $77,600 | 260 |
| West South Dakota | $61,430 | $47,360 | $80,740 | 50 |