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Water/Wastewater Engineers in South Dakota

Water and wastewater engineers design and manage systems for delivering clean drinking water, treating sewage, and controlling flooding. They work for government agencies, consulting firms, municipalities, and engineering companies, combining technical design work with field investigations and regulatory compliance to protect public health and the environment. In South Dakota the median pay is $98,700 a year, 2% below the national median of $100,840.

$98,700median pay in South Dakota, per year
$80,560–$115,180middle half earn
1,440employed in South Dakota
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in South Dakota or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingSystems Analysis

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Building and ConstructionAdministration and Management

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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.