Environmental Engineers pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,350 or more. The middle half of environmental engineers in Sioux Falls earn between $99,670 and $124,350.
- $84K10th
- $100K25th
- $102KMedian
- $124K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,470 | $8,872 | $51.19 |
| Median | $102,390 | $8,532 | $49.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,670 | $8,306 | $47.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,350 | $10,362 | $59.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Environmental Engineers pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Environmental engineers in Sioux Falls earn 7% more than the South Dakota average ($99,360) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($112,910). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $107,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $106,470 | $102,390 | $83,710 | $124,350 | 30 |
| South Dakota | $99,360 | $98,890 | $78,890 | $124,350 | 90 |
| United States | $112,910 | $107,110 | $69,990 | $162,220 | 38,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Environmental Engineers salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $106,470, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $83,732 a year, or $6,978 a month and $3,220 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $83,732 | $6,978 |
| Working in MN | $78,015 | $6,501 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for environmental engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $106,470 buys what about $117,476 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Environmental Engineers salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$106,470
- Rapid City$96,150
Highest-paying cities for environmental engineers
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($144,100).
- Baton Rouge, LA$144,100
- Kennewick, WA$140,210
- Vallejo, CA$140,040
- Santa Rosa, CA$138,740
- Beaumont, TX$135,550
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Environmental Engineers salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do environmental engineers make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$51.19 an hour on average, and $49.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level environmental engineers salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the environmental engineers take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $83,732 a year ($6,978 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,470. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do environmental engineers earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2081; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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