South Dakota

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$87,850
-7.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$42.24
 
10th Percentile
$41,990
Entry level
90th Percentile
$147,530
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Scientists and Technologists in South Dakota earn between $41,990 and $147,530, with a mean of $87,850. The national average for this role is $95,406.

$87,850 mean
10th Percentile$41,99090th Percentile$147,530

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$87,850
National Average$95,406
Massachusetts$116,780
New Jersey$112,340
South Carolina$111,910
Colorado$104,170
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Data Source

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