Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in South Dakota
SOC 19-1042 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$80,890
per year in South Dakota
Middle half
$64,420–$89,220
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
140
in South Dakota
Concentration
0.28×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
South Dakota
$80,890
published median
United States
$103,410
21.8% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
37th
46 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $80,890 median has purchasing power comparable to about $91,312 nationally. South Dakota's BEA regional price parity is 88.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for South Dakota.
$59,470$127,120
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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