South Dakota Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$149,342
across all occupations
Top Salary
$234,480
Podiatrists
Highest Paying Jobs in South Dakota
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podiatrists | $234,480 |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $223,650 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $217,990 |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $217,460 |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $174,160 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $162,860 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,850 |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,540 |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $152,020 |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $149,300 |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $145,390 |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $140,190 |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $133,590 |
| 14 | General and Operations Managers | $133,440 |
| 15 | Psychologists, All Other | $128,560 |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $128,130 |
| 17 | Database Architects | $127,460 |
| 18 | Personal Financial Advisors | $123,380 |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $122,600 |
| 20 | Training and Development Managers | $120,760 |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $120,310 |
| 22 | Optometrists | $118,980 |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $116,210 |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $115,730 |
| 25 | Construction Managers | $113,520 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in South Dakota
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | $26,870 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,880 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,020 |
| Taxi Drivers | $27,400 |
| Dishwashers | $27,590 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,200 |
| Library Technicians | $28,370 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,450 |
| Bartenders | $28,530 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,640 |