Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #51 of 51 · SD
25% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,990 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $65,570
Employment 4,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,260P25 $51,140 Median $65,570P75 $83,450P90 $104,380
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in South Dakota earn between $41,260 and $104,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in South Dakota is $70,990, about 25% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $70,680 | $78,350 | 940 |
| Rapid City, SD | $68,220 | $74,680 | 910 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $66,780 | $69,840 | 950 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $62,590 | $66,410 | 1,780 |
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