South Dakota

Mechanical Engineers Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$95,080
-16.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$45.71
 
10th Percentile
$65,130
Entry level
90th Percentile
$134,140
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Engineers in South Dakota earn between $65,130 and $134,140, with a mean of $95,080. The national average for this role is $113,693.

$95,080 mean
10th Percentile$65,13090th Percentile$134,140

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$95,080
National Average$113,693
New Mexico$152,430
District of Columbia$138,500
California$136,660
Alaska$126,160
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Data Source

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