Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in South Dakota
SOC 25-1042 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$76,570
per year in South Dakota
Middle half
$62,120–$102,280
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
160
in South Dakota
Concentration
1.10×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
South Dakota
$76,570
published median
United States
$84,620
9.5% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
44th
49 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $76,570 median has purchasing power comparable to about $86,436 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.
$58,490$126,370
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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