Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for soil and plant scientists is $38.28 an hour ($79,610 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,850). Minnesota ranks 14th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for soil and plant scientists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.28 | $50,490 |
| 25% of workers | $31.31 | $65,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.28 | $79,610 |
| 75% of workers | $53.19 | $110,640 |
| 90% of workers | $65.46 | $136,160 |
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $79,610 | 400 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for soil and plant scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $89,950 |
| Conservation Scientists | $71,280 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $76,400 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $68,620 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $99,280 |
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