The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in South Dakota is $68,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,180.
Pay spans roughly $41,660 at the 10th percentile to $104,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.82 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as food scientists and technologists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $68,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.82 |
| 10th percentile | $41,660 |
| 90th percentile | $104,790 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.