Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in South Dakota earn a median of $71,150 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,290; the top 10% earn over $78,560. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$78,900 median in South Dakota
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- Industrial Ecologists$68,230 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
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- Water Resource Specialists$128,140 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in South Dakota
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in South Dakota?
The median is $71,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,290 and the top 10% earn over $78,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−30% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.