SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — South Dakota
South Dakota · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in South Dakota is $53,650 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,220 — a gap of 29.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in South Dakota is $53,650 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,220 — a gap of 29.6%. Pay ranges from under $42,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,680 to $62,900.
Employment stands at 480, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, South Dakota ranks 47th by median wage. Rapid City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 274th of 563 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,100 | −44.8% |
| 25th | $46,680 | −38.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,650 | −29.6% |
| 75th | $62,900 | −17.5% |
| 90th | $73,360 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $56,390 | −26.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $51,950 | 60 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $51,200 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $53,650 goes as far as $60,553 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,553US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,650 a year, 29.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,100 to $73,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $51,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $53,650, or $25.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,220, so pay in South Dakota is 29.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Dakota earns more than $73,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rapid City, at $51,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in South Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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