Mechanical Engineers Salary in South Dakota

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • South Dakota

Mechanical Engineers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $89,867 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.2% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 630 mechanical engineers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $84,360 to $94,780 depending on location.

$89,867 Avg median salary in South Dakota
$94,780 Highest paying metro
$84,360 Lowest paying metro
630 Employed in South Dakota

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      Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in South Dakota

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Sioux Falls, SD-MN $94,780 $72,880 $119,500 320
      Rapid City, SD $90,460 $79,070 $104,210 130
      East South Dakota $84,360 $77,640 $103,810 180

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