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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

Environmental Scientist (SD) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Environmental Scientist (South Dakota vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$62,750
2023$67,970
2024$71,510
Historical salary trend for Environmental Scientist in South Dakota
YearSouth Dakota MedianNational Median
2022$62,750$70,215
2023$67,970$74,160
2024$71,510$77,423

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