South Dakota

Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,240
-8.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.10
 
10th Percentile
$51,980
Entry level
90th Percentile
$120,970
Senior level
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Salary Range

Soil and Plant Scientists in South Dakota earn between $51,980 and $120,970, with a mean of $79,240. The national average for this role is $86,340.

$79,240 mean
10th Percentile$51,98090th Percentile$120,970

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$79,240
National Average$86,340
District of Columbia$110,880
Colorado$107,330
Iowa$104,430
Alaska$102,230
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.