How much does a Chief Meteorologist make in SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Meteorologist in South Dakota is $99,630. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,046 to $108,725, with most professionals earning between $79,410 and $117,006.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Meteorologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $79,410 SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $89,046 SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $99,630 SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $108,725 SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $117,006 SD April 01, 2025
25% $89,046 10% $79,410 90% $117,006 75% $108,725 $99,630 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $99,146 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $95,475 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $101,164 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $93,775 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $93,775 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $93,775 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $101,016 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $101,164 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $99,146 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $97,469 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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