Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in South Dakota
563 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in South Dakota belongs to Radiologists, at $586,010 per year. The lowest published median is $27,490.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $586,010 | 70 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $393,870 | 170 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $297,610 | 80 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $280,900 | 510 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $280,520 | 160 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $263,930 | 400 | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $257,610 | 80 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 | 550 | |
| 9 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 210 | |
| 10 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 200 | |
| 11 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | $226,180 | 60 | |
| 14 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $211,990 | 130 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $167,750 | 220 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,330 | 310 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,240 | 380 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $159,700 | 1,000 | |
| 19 | Dentists, General | $158,140 | 390 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $153,390 | 420 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $146,790 | 1,280 | |
| 22 | General and Operations Managers | $137,400 | 4,280 | |
| 23 | Database Architects | $136,540 | 40 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $136,360 | 450 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $133,200 | 680 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,490 | 40 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,840 | 1,610 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,940 | 2,370 |
| Dishwashers | $28,190 | 1,240 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,220 | 4,650 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,760 | 1,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,990 | 7,350 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $29,190 | 160 |
| Bartenders | $29,400 | 3,930 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,430 | 320 |
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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