verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Industrial Engineer Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$93,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.81/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
830
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,208 #33 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in South Dakota, explained

Industrial engineers in South Dakota earn a median of $93,200 per year ($44.81 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $69,310, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $128,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $93,200 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $93,200 is worth about $105,208 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #33 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,310
$33.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,200
$44.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,500
$61.78/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $93,200 $105,208
Wyoming $122,070 $131,696 −$28,870
Montana $104,430 $110,339 −$11,230
Minnesota $102,660 $104,095 −$9,460
Nebraska $98,170 $108,953 −$4,970
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 −$4,490
North Dakota $96,940 $108,972 −$3,740

Industrial Engineer in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in South Dakota?

Industrial engineers in South Dakota earn a median of $93,200 per year ($44.81 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay industrial engineers well?

At $93,200, South Dakota pays 9% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 830 work in the state.

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