May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in East South Dakota
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
390 occupations
Across 390 occupations with published wages in East South Dakota, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $396,460 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in East South Dakota
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $396,460 | 50 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $280,900 | 100 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $260,990 | 60 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $225,360 | 100 | |
| 5 | Personal Financial Advisors | $204,320 | 170 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,890 | 70 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $160,020 | 50 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $156,260 | 240 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $155,250 | 110 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,790 | 80 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $147,700 | 120 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $138,510 | 240 | |
| 13 | General and Operations Managers | $136,720 | 1,210 | |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $134,730 | 150 | |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $131,210 | 50 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $128,450 | 130 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $127,560 | 40 | |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | $126,590 | 50 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,070 | 190 | |
| 20 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $123,320 | 130 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $115,270 | 240 | |
| 22 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $115,210 | 50 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $111,390 | 170 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $111,150 | 290 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $109,220 | 90 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,480 | $28,950 |
| Cashiers | 4,140 | $29,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,620 | $34,340 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,300 | $45,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,950 | $36,700 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,790 | $78,280 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,530 | $36,360 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,360 | $53,610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,200 | $28,390 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,130 | $44,720 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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