Conservation Scientists Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$72,550
National Median
$67,950
Employment
400
Entry Level (10th)
$47,060
Top Earners (90th)
$98,550
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $4,600 more than the national median for conservation scientistss.
There are 0.885 conservation scientists jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 5.33).
Other States for Conservation Scientists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $86,170 | 880 |
| California | $81,620 | 1,940 |
| Washington | $81,220 | 940 |
| Colorado | $80,240 | 1,220 |
| Nevada | $79,790 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $79,790 | 260 |
| Connecticut | $77,410 | 80 |
| Utah | $77,380 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $77,180 | 690 |
| Wyoming | $77,020 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $76,750 | 730 |
| Alabama | $76,270 | 110 |
| Arizona | $76,100 | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $75,940 | 1,010 |
| Alaska | $75,470 | 320 |
| Maryland | $75,350 | 610 |
| Nebraska | $74,960 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $74,960 | 200 |
| Montana | $74,900 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $72,550 | 180 |