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Careers · Microsystems Engineers · South Dakota

Microsystems Engineers in South Dakota

Microsystems engineers research, design, develop, and test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)—tiny devices that combine mechanical and electronic components at microscopic scales. They work in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and design offices across semiconductor companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and research institutions. In South Dakota the median pay is $112,260 a year, 9% below the national median of $122,930.

$112,260median pay in South Dakota, per year
$99,300–$129,960middle half earn
110employed in South Dakota
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingScience

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsDesignEnglish Language

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Microsystems Engineers.

Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.