Environmental Scientist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 180+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$71,510
$34.38/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-7.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$55K – $94K
180 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,450 |
| 25th percentile | $61,340 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $71,510 |
| 75th percentile | $79,980 |
| 90th percentile | $93,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,750 |
| 2023 | $67,970 |
| 2024 | $71,510 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,750 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $67,970 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $71,510 | $77,423 |