The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in South Dakota is $61,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,990.
Pay spans roughly $46,870 at the 10th percentile to $85,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.79 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as soil and plant scientists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $61,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.79 |
| 10th percentile | $46,870 |
| 90th percentile | $85,580 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.