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