Civil Engineers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #38 of 51 · SD
8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $99,500 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $98,700
Employment 1,440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $70,050P25 $80,560 Median $98,700P75 $115,180P90 $127,090
About 80% of civil engineerss in South Dakota earn between $70,050 and $127,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean civil engineers salary in South Dakota is $99,500, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($108,670). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $100,300 | $101,340 | 350 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $99,700 | $102,400 | 540 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $94,180 | $94,780 | 300 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $93,620 | $95,370 | 220 |