South Dakota Salary Percentile
Calculator
South Dakota has a state median salary of $48K, 19% below the national median of $59K. The calculator below lets you see how your salary ranks against South Dakota workers using BLS 2024 data.
Enter your gross annual salary (pre-tax). Hourly workers: multiply hourly rate by 2,080.
South Dakota salary percentiles — 2024
| Percentile | South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $12K | $15K |
| 25th | $21K | $26K |
| 50th (median)median | $48K | $59K |
| 75th | $79K | $97K |
| 90th | $118K | $145K |
| 95th | $163K | $200K |
| 99th | $285K | $350K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS 2024 state median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
The median salary in South Dakota is $48K. Half of all South Dakota workers earn less than this amount. Your state percentile measures where you stand relative to other South Dakota workers, while your national percentile compares you to all US workers.
South Dakota salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in South Dakota?
The median annual salary in South Dakota is approximately $48K based on 2024 BLS data. This means half of all South Dakota workers earn below this amount and half earn above it. The national median is $59K, making South Dakota 19% below the national average.
What is a good salary in South Dakota?
A salary above $62K puts you in roughly the top quarter of earners in South Dakota. The top 10% in most states starts around 2-2.5x the state median. The calculator above shows your exact percentile for any salary in South Dakota.
How does South Dakota compare to national salary averages?
South Dakota's state median of $48K is 19% below the national median of $59K. State salaries vary significantly based on the mix of industries, cost of living, and local demand for workers. Use the calculator to see both your state and national percentile.
Does location within the state affect salary percentile?
Yes. Metropolitan areas in South Dakota typically have higher wages than rural areas. The calculator uses the state-level median as its benchmark. Workers in South Dakota's major cities likely rank differently against their local peers than against the statewide distribution.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$48K median
Alaska
$62K median
Arizona
$58K median
Arkansas
$46K median
California
$72K median
Colorado
$67K median
Connecticut
$70K median
Delaware
$62K median
Florida
$55K median
Georgia
$55K median
Hawaii
$60K median
Idaho
$52K median
Illinois
$62K median
Indiana
$52K median
Iowa
$55K median
Kansas
$52K median
Kentucky
$49K median
Louisiana
$48K median
Maine
$55K median
Maryland
$68K median
Massachusetts
$75K median
Michigan
$55K median
Minnesota
$64K median
Mississippi
$43K median
Missouri
$52K median
Montana
$50K median
Nebraska
$55K median
Nevada
$55K median
New Hampshire
$68K median
New Jersey
$70K median
New Mexico
$49K median
New York
$68K median
North Carolina
$56K median
North Dakota
$55K median
Ohio
$54K median
Oklahoma
$48K median
Oregon
$63K median
Pennsylvania
$58K median
Rhode Island
$62K median
South Carolina
$50K median
South Dakota
$48K median
Tennessee
$52K median
Texas
$58K median
Utah
$60K median
Vermont
$57K median
Virginia
$65K median
Washington
$74K median
Washington D.C.
$85K median
West Virginia
$44K median
Wisconsin
$57K median
Wyoming
$55K median