Foresters Salary in South Dakota
Foresters in South Dakota earn a median of $64,460 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($76,400)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,110; the top 10% earn over $80,700. Nationally the range is $50,790 to $109,700.
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Foresters pay in South Dakota
How much do foresters make in South Dakota?
The median is $64,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,110 and the top 10% earn over $80,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for foresters?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 44 (−16% vs. the national median of $76,400). Living costs are not included.