Mechanical Engineer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 560+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$88,380
$42.49/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-16.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $134K
560 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,130 |
| 25th percentile | $77,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $88,380 |
| 75th percentile | $106,850 |
| 90th percentile | $134,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,810 |
| 2023 | $84,050 |
| 2024 | $90,590 |
| 2025 | $88,380 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,810 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $84,050 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $90,590 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $88,380 | $105,416 |