Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #18 of 27 · SD
6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,060 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,210
Employment 490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,380P25 $37,470 Median $38,210P75 $44,690P90 $50,640
About 80% of forest and conservation workerss in South Dakota earn between $34,380 and $50,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean forest and conservation workers salary in South Dakota is $41,060, about 6% below the U.S. average ($43,680). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $50,110 | $49,360 | 40 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $38,940 | $40,810 | 180 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,650 | $38,870 | 130 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37,470 | $40,870 | 150 |