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Civil Engineer Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$98,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.45/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
1,440
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,417 #9 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in South Dakota, explained

Civil engineers in South Dakota earn a median of $98,700 per year ($47.45 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $70,050, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $127,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $98,700 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $98,700 is worth about $111,417 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #9 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,050
$33.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,700
$47.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,090
$61.10/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $98,700 $111,417
Nebraska $103,150 $114,480 −$4,450
Minnesota $101,480 $102,899 −$2,780
North Dakota $98,190 $110,377 +$510
Iowa $96,430 $109,877 +$2,270
Montana $93,070 $98,336 +$5,630
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$8,110

Civil Engineer in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in South Dakota?

Civil engineers in South Dakota earn a median of $98,700 per year ($47.45 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay civil engineers well?

At $98,700, South Dakota pays 2% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,440 work in the state.

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