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Medical Scientist Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$38.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,736/year ($5,478/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 37th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 140 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $80,890 a year — though pay ranges from $59,470 for newcomers to $127,120 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 140 Medical Scientist jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Medical Scientist salary of $80,890 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 $65,736 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,966 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,188 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,736 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,478 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in South Dakota?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in South Dakota is $80,890 per year ($38.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,420 and $89,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $80,890, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $65,736 per year ($5,478 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 140 Medical Scientist 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.