South Dakota

Forensic Science Technicians Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,770
-30.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.33
 
10th Percentile
$26,450
Entry level
90th Percentile
$72,510
Senior level
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Salary Range

Forensic Science Technicians in South Dakota earn between $26,450 and $72,510, with a mean of $54,770. The national average for this role is $78,282.

$54,770 mean
10th Percentile$26,45090th Percentile$72,510

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$54,770
National Average$78,282
Illinois$108,760
California$104,960
Colorado$89,400
Maryland$88,980
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Data Source

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