Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$71,510
National Median
$80,060
Employment
180
Entry Level (10th)
$55,450
Top Earners (90th)
$93,830
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $8,550 less than the national median for environmental scientists and specialists, including healths.
There are 0.389 environmental scientists and specialists, including health jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 0.71).
Other States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $122,440 | 1,480 |
| California | $97,520 | 13,200 |
| Massachusetts | $96,330 | 2,890 |
| Oregon | $93,560 | 1,400 |
| Rhode Island | $90,460 | 370 |
| Illinois | $89,010 | 1,330 |
| Washington | $88,670 | 4,280 |
| Minnesota | $87,210 | 1,980 |
| Alaska | $87,060 | 660 |
| Colorado | $86,720 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $82,100 | 1,800 |
| Georgia | $82,030 | 1,530 |
| Utah | $81,480 | 860 |
| Connecticut | $81,370 | 680 |
| North Dakota | $81,260 | 230 |
| Ohio | $80,640 | 2,570 |
| Nevada | $80,480 | 520 |
| New York | $80,240 | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $79,920 | 2,990 |
| New Mexico | $79,250 | 1,160 |