South Dakota

Animal Scientists Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,940
-9.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.43
 
10th Percentile
$50,660
Entry level
90th Percentile
$101,990
Senior level
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Salary Range

Animal Scientists in South Dakota earn between $50,660 and $101,990, with a mean of $79,940. The national average for this role is $88,648.

$79,940 mean
10th Percentile$50,66090th Percentile$101,990

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$79,940
National Average$88,648
Texas$129,960
Minnesota$114,380
Iowa$100,940
Wisconsin$93,390
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.