Physicist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 30+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$83,050
$39.928/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-46.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $181K
30 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Physicist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,910 |
| 25th percentile | $66,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,050 |
| 75th percentile | $134,300 |
| 90th percentile | $180,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,390 |
| 2025 | $83,050 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,390 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $83,050 | $153,763 |