Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in South Dakota
The median zoologists and wildlife biologists in South Dakota earns $65,890 a year, 14% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,594 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $53,410
- 25th percentile
- $56,970
- Median percentile
- $65,890
- 75th percentile
- $78,830
- 90th percentile
- $87,640
Based on 170 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
$55,123 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $65,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,727 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,041 |
| South Dakota income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,594 |
| Every two weeks | $2,120 |
Does it go far here?
$74,380Median pay in South Dakota is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.6 vs 100).
21%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 |
All zoologists and wildlife biologists salaries · Take-home pay in South Dakota