Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #44 of 51 · SD
21% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,470 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $68,230
Employment 240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,390P25 $62,910 Median $68,230P75 $79,880P90 $97,060
About 80% of environmental scientists and specialists, including healths in South Dakota earn between $49,390 and $97,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in South Dakota is $72,470, about 21% below the U.S. average ($91,680). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $75,500 | $74,070 | 40 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $73,050 | $73,650 | 50 |
| Rapid City, SD | $68,260 | $73,100 | 50 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $67,000 | $70,220 | 90 |
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