Chemists Salary in South Dakota
Chemists in South Dakota earn a median of $67,440 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270; the top 10% earn over $101,030. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
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- Chemical Technicians$49,030 median in South Dakota
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,960 median in South Dakota
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,570 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$51,630 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$41,300 median in South Dakota
- Food Scientists and Technologists$71,330 median in South Dakota
Chemists pay in South Dakota
How much do chemists make in South Dakota?
The median is $67,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270 and the top 10% earn over $101,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−26% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.