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Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in South Dakota

Atmospheric and Space Scientists in South Dakota earn a median of $78,900 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$78,900
vs. U.S. median
−20% ($99,070)
Rank among states
40 of 47
Jobs in the state
130

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,350; the top 10% earn over $129,960. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in South Dakota

How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in South Dakota?

The median is $78,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,350 and the top 10% earn over $129,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 40 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses