Conservation Scientists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $67,650 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.52
10th percentile $41,400
90th percentile $94,310
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,400
    25th
    $64,670
    50th (median)
    $67,650
    75th
    $84,110
    90th
    $94,310

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $74,960

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,450
    Urban and Regional Planners $61,730
    Chemists $83,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,450
    Agricultural Technicians $35,670
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $65,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $32.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.34 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 0.4% below the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $41,400 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,670.