How much does a Research Chemist make in SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in South Dakota is $90,594. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,471 to $100,271, with most professionals earning between $71,254 and $109,082.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $71,254 SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $80,471 SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $90,594 SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $100,271 SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $109,082 SD April 01, 2025
25% $80,471 10% $71,254 90% $109,082 75% $100,271 $90,594 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $96,583 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $93,006 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $98,548 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $91,350 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $91,350 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $91,350 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $98,404 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $98,548 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $96,583 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $94,949 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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