May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Dakota
South Dakota
563 occupations
Across 563 occupations with published wages in South Dakota, radiologists record the highest median at $586,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Dakota
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $586,010 | 70 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $393,870 | 170 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $297,610 | 80 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $280,900 | 510 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $280,520 | 160 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $263,930 | 400 | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $257,610 | 80 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 | 550 | |
| 9 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 210 | |
| 10 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 200 | |
| 11 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | $226,180 | 60 | |
| 14 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $211,990 | 130 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $167,750 | 220 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,330 | 310 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,240 | 380 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $159,700 | 1,000 | |
| 19 | Dentists, General | $158,140 | 390 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $153,390 | 420 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $146,790 | 1,280 | |
| 22 | General and Operations Managers | $137,400 | 4,280 | |
| 23 | Database Architects | $136,540 | 40 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $136,360 | 450 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $133,200 | 680 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,150 | $29,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 14,710 | $78,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 14,180 | $34,370 |
| Cashiers | 12,860 | $29,780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,460 | $37,650 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,200 | $46,340 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,630 | $35,480 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,350 | $28,990 |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,860 | $38,800 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,470 | $58,690 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,490 | 40 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,840 | 1,610 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,940 | 2,370 |
| Dishwashers | $28,190 | 1,240 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,220 | 4,650 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,760 | 1,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,990 | 7,350 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $29,190 | 160 |
| Bartenders | $29,400 | 3,930 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,430 | 320 |
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.