Food Science Technicians Salary in South Dakota
Food Science Technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $48,760 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790; the top 10% earn over $54,440. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
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- Chemists$67,440 median in South Dakota
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44,430 median in South Dakota
- Biological Technicians$41,300 median in South Dakota
- Chemical Technicians$49,030 median in South Dakota
Food Science Technicians pay in South Dakota
How much do food science technicians make in South Dakota?
The median is $48,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790 and the top 10% earn over $54,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 38 (−6% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.