The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in South Dakota is $71,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,420.
Pay spans roughly $55,450 at the 10th percentile to $93,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.38 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $71,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.38 |
| 10th percentile | $55,450 |
| 90th percentile | $93,830 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.