BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in South Dakota earn between $61,290 and $78,560, with a mean of $72,030. The national average for this role is $116,282.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | $72,030 |
| National Average | $116,282 |
| Texas | $160,070 |
| Massachusetts | $133,880 |
| Colorado | $132,120 |
| Oklahoma | $123,090 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.