How much does a Plant Biologist make in SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Biologist in South Dakota is $46,968. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,504 to a high of $58,515, with most professionals earning between $42,537 and $53,012.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $38,504 SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $42,537 SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $46,968 SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $53,012 SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $58,515 SD April 01, 2025
25% $42,537 10% $38,504 90% $58,515 75% $53,012 $46,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plant Biologist ?

Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν (boskein), "to feed" or "to graze". Traditionally, botany has also included the study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively, with the study of these three groups of organisms remaining within the sphere of interest o...

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Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $45,216 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $43,542 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $46,136 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $42,766 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $42,766 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $42,766 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $46,069 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $46,136 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $45,216 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $44,451 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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