The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in South Dakota is $77,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $82,560.
Pay spans roughly $60,940 at the 10th percentile to $121,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.05 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $77,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $82,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.05 |
| 10th percentile | $60,940 |
| 90th percentile | $121,590 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.