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Civil Engineer Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$47.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,265/year ($6,522/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,440 Civil Engineer jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Civil Engineer salary of $98,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $78,265 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,551 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,265 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,522 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in South Dakota?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in South Dakota is $98,700 per year ($47.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,560 and $115,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $98,700, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $78,265 per year ($6,522 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,440 Civil Engineer jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.