SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — East South Dakota
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
In East South Dakota, SD the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary is $99,150 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $84,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East South Dakota, SD the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary is $99,150 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $84,620. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,120 and $102,280. The lowest tenth earn under $58,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $126,370.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.39 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 32nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,490 | −30.9% |
| 25th | $62,120 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $99,150 | +17.2% |
| 75th | $102,280 | +20.9% |
| 90th | $126,370 | +49.3% |
| Mean | $89,580 | +5.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $99,150 goes as far as $111,907 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,907US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,150 a year, 17.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,490 to $126,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in East South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $99,150, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,620, so pay in East South Dakota, SD is 17.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in East South Dakota, SD earns more than $126,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in East South Dakota, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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