Physicist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 30+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$78,390
$37.688/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-47.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $173K
30 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Physicist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,000 |
| 25th percentile | $62,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,390 |
| 75th percentile | $129,600 |
| 90th percentile | $172,940 |