The median annual wage for Microbiologists in South Dakota is $77,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,790.
Pay spans roughly $47,150 at the 10th percentile to $173,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.37 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as microbiologists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $77,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.37 |
| 10th percentile | $47,150 |
| 90th percentile | $173,750 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.