Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Sioux Falls
395 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Sioux Falls belongs to Radiologists, at $669,020 per year. The lowest published median is $28,030.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $669,020 | 50 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $282,170 | 250 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $258,910 | 260 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $257,610 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $243,560 | 230 | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 9 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $181,140 | 130 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,250 | 100 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $163,580 | 500 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,240 | 210 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $151,830 | 40 | |
| 15 | Pharmacists | $148,330 | 690 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $147,550 | 100 | |
| 17 | General and Operations Managers | $142,730 | 1,730 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $135,930 | 210 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $135,790 | 290 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $134,420 | 230 | |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,390 | 500 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $128,720 | 190 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $127,760 | 200 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $127,670 | 450 | |
| 25 | Sales Engineers | $125,630 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | $28,030 | 1,140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,230 | 1,200 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,130 | 410 |
| Dishwashers | $29,540 | 400 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,830 | 5,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,920 | 2,550 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $29,990 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,130 | 660 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,150 | 1,230 |
| Bartenders | $30,180 | 1,260 |
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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