How much does an Agricultural Scientist make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Agricultural Scientist in Rapid City, SD is $72,411. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,367 to $80,111, with most professionals earning between $57,045 and $87,122.

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Agricultural Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $57,045 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $64,367 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $72,411 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $80,111 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $87,122 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $64,367 10% $57,045 90% $87,122 75% $80,111 $72,411 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
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    Agricultural Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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