Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in East South Dakota
390 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in East South Dakota belongs to Teachers and Instructors, All Other, at $23,920 per year. The highest is $396,460.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $23,920 | 30 | |
| 2 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,660 | 630 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,160 | 70 | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $27,440 | 480 | |
| 5 | Dishwashers | $27,540 | 370 | |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,980 | 1,650 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,230 | 130 | |
| 8 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,390 | 2,200 | |
| 9 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $28,430 | 100 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,550 | 590 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $396,460 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $280,900 | 100 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $260,990 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $225,360 | 100 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $204,320 | 170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,890 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $160,020 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $156,260 | 240 |
| Dentists, General | $155,250 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,790 | 80 |
| Sales Managers | $147,700 | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $138,510 | 240 |
| General and Operations Managers | $136,720 | 1,210 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $134,730 | 150 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $131,210 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,450 | 130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $127,560 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $126,590 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,070 | 190 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $123,320 | 130 |
| Construction Managers | $115,270 | 240 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $115,210 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $111,390 | 170 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $111,150 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,220 | 90 |
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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