SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologists — South Dakota
South Dakota · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Radiologists in South Dakota is $586,010 per year, well above the national median of $420,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Radiologists in South Dakota is $586,010 per year, well above the national median of $420,860. The gap of 39.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $500,320 and $669,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $233,620 and the ninetieth at $669,020.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. South Dakota ranks number 2nd out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Sioux Falls records the highest median at $669,020. Of the 563 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $233,620 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $500,320 | +18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $586,010 | +39.2% |
| 75th | $669,020 | +59.0% |
| 90th | $669,020 | +59.0% |
| Mean | $534,640 | +27.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $669,020 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $586,010 goes as far as $661,411 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 57.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$586,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$661,411US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $586,010 a year, 39.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $233,620 to $669,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $669,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologists in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $586,010, or $281.73 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 $420,860, so pay in South Dakota is 39.2% higher. 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 $669,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $233,620 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 Sioux Falls, at $669,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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