Civil Engineer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 1K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$98,700
$47.452/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
-0.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $127K
1K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,050 |
| 25th percentile | $80,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,700 |
| 75th percentile | $115,180 |
| 90th percentile | $127,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,480 |
| 2023 | $85,410 |
| 2024 | $95,110 |
| 2025 | $98,700 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,480 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $85,410 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $95,110 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $98,700 | $99,151 |