South Dakota

Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$75,890
-28.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$36.49
 
10th Percentile
$49,940
Entry level
90th Percentile
$100,420
Senior level
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Salary Range

Biological Scientists, All Others in South Dakota earn between $49,940 and $100,420, with a mean of $75,890. The national average for this role is $106,400.

$75,890 mean
10th Percentile$49,94090th Percentile$100,420

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$75,890
National Average$106,400
Maryland$126,240
California$123,840
Massachusetts$122,930
Connecticut$119,830
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Data Source

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