Physicists salary in South Dakota
The median physicists in South Dakota earns $83,050 a year, 52% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,605 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $53,910
- 25th percentile
- $66,170
- Median percentile
- $83,050
- 75th percentile
- $134,300
- 90th percentile
- $180,690
Based on 30 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$67,256 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $83,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,441 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,353 |
| South Dakota income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,605 |
| Every two weeks | $2,587 |
Does it go far here?
$93,751Median pay in South Dakota is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.6 vs 100).
17%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($946 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $280,900 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 |
| Financial Managers | $159,700 |
| Pharmacists | $146,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | $137,400 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,840 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $128,720 |