SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — West South Dakota
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in West South Dakota, SD is $43,170 a year, 30.2% under the national median of $61,860 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in West South Dakota, SD is $43,170 a year, 30.2% under the national median of $61,860 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,770 and $52,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,650 and the ninetieth at $62,290.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Rapid City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 193rd of 281 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $39,770 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $43,170 | −30.2% |
| 75th | $52,000 | −15.9% |
| 90th | $62,290 | +0.7% |
| Mean | $46,800 | −24.3% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $50,080 | 180 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $48,260 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $43,170 goes as far as $48,725 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,725US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,170 a year, 30.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,650 to $62,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $50,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in West South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $43,170, or $20.76 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 $61,860, so pay in West South Dakota, SD is 30.2% 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 West South Dakota, SD earns more than $62,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,650 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 $50,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in West South Dakota, SD. 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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