The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in South Dakota is $72,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,940.
Pay spans roughly $56,510 at the 10th percentile to $79,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.75 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $72,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.75 |
| 10th percentile | $56,510 |
| 90th percentile | $79,740 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.