DOL Median (Minnesota)
$48,426
vs National
-3.4%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,190
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,426
-3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Minnesota earns $48,426 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,190 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CALYXT, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Bayer U.S LLC | $91,500 | 13 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $88,000 | 7 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| SYNGENTA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | $80,000 | 5 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| Syngenta Crop Protection LLC | $77,438 | 19 |
| Syngenta Seeds LLC | $70,900 | 11 |
| Distinctive Floral Company | $60,000 | 5 |
| DAKOTA ANALYTICAL, INC. | $56,139 | 3 |
| University of Minnesota | $48,000 | 51 |
| NOSBUSH DAIRY, LLP. | $46,625 | 2 |
| University of St. Thomas | $46,350 | 1 |
| Distinctive Floral Co, d/b/a Len Busch Roses | $37,294 | 1 |
| DISTINCTIVE FORAL CO DAB | N/A | 1 |
| DISTINCTIVE FLORAL CO DAB | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Minnesota?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Minnesota is $48,426 based on 52 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Minnesota earns 3.4% less than the national median of $50,108, or $51,190 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.