Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in East South Dakota
390 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in East South Dakota belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $396,460 per year. The lowest published median is $23,920.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $23,920 | 30 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,660 | 630 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,160 | 70 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,440 | 480 |
| Dishwashers | $27,540 | 370 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,980 | 1,650 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,230 | 130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,390 | 2,200 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $28,430 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,550 | 590 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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