Median salary
$29.40/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$21.25/hr – $39.38/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
59.5%
2,368 of 3,982 roles
Live roles
3,982
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourSalary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Physician - Ophthalmology - Retina
Outside Sales Representative
Territory Account Manager
Territory Account Manager
Outside Sales Representative
NEW SCHOOL - Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher
Staff Psychiatrist (MD or DO) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | South Dakota
Physician - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Sanford Health
|
$55,640 | 574 |
| MH Monument Health | $77,688 | 511 |
| AH Avera Health | $70,070 | 412 |
CVS Health
|
$106,710 | 87 |
Highmark Health
|
$86,400 | 84 |
| SE SOLV Energy | $124,254 | 44 |
| TJ TJX | $28,600 | 26 |
Motorola Solutions
|
$100,000 | 23 |
Highest-paying roles in South Dakota
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $190,000 | 19 |
| Project Manager | $118,400 | 19 |
| Product Manager | $111,800 | 18 |
| Financial Analyst | $83,720 | 5 |
| Sales | $78,275 | 70 |
| Accountant | $76,805 | 4 |
| Nurse | $74,880 | 308 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $29.75/hr | 1,803 |
| Part-time | $29.40/hr | 548 |
| Contract | $148,900 | 4 |
| Internship | $23.75/hr | 13 |
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How much do roles in South Dakota pay?
The median salary for roles in South Dakota is $29.40/hr per year. Most pay falls between $21.25/hr (25th percentile) and $39.38/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $19.00/hr to $42.25/hr.
These figures are computed live from 3,982 active roles in South Dakota on JobsRadar, of which 2,368 (59.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in South Dakota include Sanford Health, Groundworks, EquipmentShare and O2B Early Education.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in South Dakota?
- The median is $61,162 per year, with most pay between $44,200 and $81,900 (25th–75th percentile), based on 2,368 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in South Dakota?
- Pay ranges from about $39,520 to $87,880 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $61,162. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.