Environmental Scientist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 240+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$68,230
$32.803/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
-14.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $97K
240 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,390 |
| 25th percentile | $62,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,230 |
| 75th percentile | $79,880 |
| 90th percentile | $97,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,750 |
| 2023 | $67,970 |
| 2024 | $71,510 |
| 2025 | $68,230 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,750 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $67,970 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $71,510 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $68,230 | $80,042 |