Civil Engineer salary in South Dakota
The median annual wage for civil engineers in South Dakota is $98,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $100,840. South Dakota ranks 27 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$98,700
25th percentile
$80,560
75th percentile
$115,180
90th percentile
$127,090
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Dakota | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Dakota | $99,500 |
| National median | $100,840 |
| National employment | 367,840 |
States with similar pay for civil engineers
- New Hampshire: median $98,710
- Oklahoma: median $98,760
- Florida: median $98,570
- Alabama: median $99,010
- Indiana: median $98,270
- North Dakota: median $98,190
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Civil Engineers" (17-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.