Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #23 of 51 · SD
7.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,500 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,630
Employment 1,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,520P25 $37,470 Median $43,630P75 $48,930P90 $56,970
About 80% of farming, fishing, and forestry occupationss in South Dakota earn between $33,520 and $56,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean farming, fishing, and forestry occupations salary in South Dakota is $44,500, about 7.2% above the U.S. average ($41,510). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $47,440 | $47,190 | 170 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $43,740 | $45,500 | 680 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $42,170 | $42,830 | 500 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $40,220 | $43,200 | 310 |
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