SOC 17-2199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineers, All Other — East South Dakota
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
At $127,560, median pay for Engineers, All Other in East South Dakota, SD tracks the national median of $122,930 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $127,560, median pay for Engineers, All Other in East South Dakota, SD tracks the national median of $122,930 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $102,890 and $136,990. The lowest tenth earn under $89,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $156,890.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 17th of 390 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,250 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $102,890 | −16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $127,560 | +3.8% |
| 75th | $136,990 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $156,890 | +27.6% |
| Mean | $125,160 | +1.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $127,560 goes as far as $143,973 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$143,973US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,560 a year, 3.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $89,250 to $156,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineers, All Other in East South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $127,560, or $61.33 per hour, 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 $122,930, so pay in East South Dakota, SD is 3.8% 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 $156,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $89,250 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 40 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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