Soil and Plant Scientists salary
in Fargo, ND-MN
Soil and Plant Scientists in the Fargo, ND-MN metro earn a median of $65,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 230 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and in line with the ND statewide median of $65,320. It ranks #13 of 13 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN FARGO · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Fargo?
The BLS median is $65,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 230 jobs pay between $53,590 and $82,030. The 10th percentile is $53,590 and the 90th is $104,400.
Is Fargo a high-paying metro for Soil and Plant Scientists?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and in line with the ND statewide median of $65,320. It ranks #13 of 13 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Soil and Plant Scientists the most in Fargo?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were North Dakota State University ($58,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.