Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Dakota

Forest and conservation workers in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $49,360 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($40,870), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forest and conservation workers average at $41,060 and the median at $38,210 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,680.

Forest and Conservation Workers average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$49,360
Sioux Falls$40,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$49,360	$50,110	$37,450	$41,841	89
Sioux Falls	$40,870	$37,470	$37,470	$35,019	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forest and Conservation Workers salary in other states

Forest and Conservation Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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 45-4011.
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.

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