SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — South Dakota
South Dakota · 2 metro areas compared
At $52,350, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in South Dakota tracks the national median of $54,210 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,350, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in South Dakota tracks the national median of $54,210 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,150 to $55,930.
Employment stands at 470, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. South Dakota ranks number 26th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $53,740. Of the 563 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 288th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,210 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $50,150 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $52,350 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $55,930 | +3.2% |
| 90th | $62,540 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $50,760 | −6.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $53,740 | 60 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $51,540 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $52,350 goes as far as $59,086 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,086US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,350 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,210 to $62,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $53,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $52,350, or $25.17 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 $54,210, so pay in South Dakota is 3.4% 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 $62,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,210 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 $53,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 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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