Conservation Scientists Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #27 of 51 · SD
1.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,060 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $76,400
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,100P25 $61,110 Median $76,400P75 $88,710P90 $100,420
About 80% of conservation scientistss in South Dakota earn between $51,100 and $100,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean conservation scientists salary in South Dakota is $76,060, about 1.4% below the U.S. average ($77,130). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $77,130 | $76,380 | 160 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $75,360 | $76,050 | 120 |
| Rapid City, SD | $70,450 | $73,830 | 40 |