DOL Median (North Dakota)
$40,000
vs National
-20.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,283
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,000
-20.2% 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 North Dakota earns $40,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.2% 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 $42,283 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Dakota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Inc. | $92,144 | 2 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| Kevin Opp | $64,626 | 4 |
| GUSSIAAS FAMILY FARM, INC. | $52,000 | 3 |
| NORTHERN PLAINS AG RESEARCH INC | $50,000 | 2 |
| ENANDER SEED FARM | $45,698 | 3 |
| North Dakota State University | $40,000 | 65 |
| J.W. SCOTT FARM | $39,728 | 1 |
| William Marvin Ongstad Farm | $35,214 | 1 |
| WILLIAM MARVIN ONGSTAD | $35,214 | 2 |
| SCOTT & FAYE NELSON FARM | $31,200 | 1 |
| SPENCER BINA FARM | $30,496 | 3 |
| MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in North Dakota?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in North Dakota is $40,000 based on 52 DOL filings.
Is North Dakota a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in North Dakota earns 20.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $42,283 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.