Industrial Ecologists Salary in South Dakota
Industrial Ecologists in South Dakota earn a median of $68,230 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,390; the top 10% earn over $97,060. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
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Industrial Ecologists pay in South Dakota
How much do industrial ecologists make in South Dakota?
The median is $68,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,390 and the top 10% earn over $97,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for industrial ecologists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.