Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $230,600 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Sioux Falls earn between $128,140 and $155,990.
- $103K10th
- $128K25th
- $152KMedian
- $156K75th
- $231K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,630 | $12,969 | $74.82 |
| Median | $151,830 | $12,652 | $73.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $128,140 | $10,678 | $61.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,990 | $12,999 | $75.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Sioux Falls earn 13% more than the South Dakota average ($137,210) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $155,630 | $151,830 | $103,400 | $230,600 | 40 |
| South Dakota | $137,210 | $128,140 | $94,520 | $213,210 | 180 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $155,630, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $117,639 a year, or $9,803 a month and $4,525 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $117,639 | $9,803 |
| Working in MN | $108,255 | $9,021 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for natural sciences managers? 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 $155,630 buys what about $171,718 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers 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$155,630
- Rapid City$141,260
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$74.82 an hour on average, and $72.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $128,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $117,639 a year ($9,803 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,630. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- 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 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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