Sustainability Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Sustainability Specialists in South Dakota earn a median of $85,340 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,110; the top 10% earn over $129,960. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
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Sustainability Specialists pay in South Dakota
How much do sustainability specialists make in South Dakota?
The median is $85,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,110 and the top 10% earn over $129,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for sustainability specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.