The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in South Dakota is $83,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,300.
Pay spans roughly $57,100 at the 10th percentile to $134,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.25 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $83,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.25 |
| 10th percentile | $57,100 |
| 90th percentile | $134,430 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.