East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 382 detailed occupations covering about 122,320 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $227,740 +38.3% 90
Nurse Anesthetists $218,510 +2.8% 60
Personal Financial Advisors $175,450 +76.2% 80
Sales Managers $155,940 +15.4% 90
Computer Network Architects $155,160 +19.5% 110
Dentists, General $149,030 -10.4% 70
Financial Managers $147,610 +31.8% 150
Computer and Information Systems Managers $140,930 -16.9% 40
Architectural and Engineering Managers $139,370 -15.7% 50
Pharmacists $133,080 -2.2% 270
Natural Sciences Managers $126,280 -19.9% 50
General and Operations Managers $125,430 +23.8% 1,230
Nurse Practitioners $123,200 -2.4% 160
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $110,610 +7.8% 140
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $109,250 +29.2% 190
Physician Assistants $108,960 -16.2% 110
Optometrists $108,100 -18% 70
Industrial Production Managers $106,000 -9.4% 340
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $105,570 +9.3% 30
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,920 -17% 50
Construction Managers $103,260 -1.6% 190
Medical and Health Services Managers $102,370 -7.5% 220
Human Resources Managers $102,210 -25% 100
Information Security Analysts $99,670 -17.2% 90
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $97,360 -7.8% 130

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 4,340 $28,920
Cashiers 3,880 $28,540
Retail Salespersons 3,570 $33,690
Stockers and Order Fillers 3,010 $36,130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,900 $40,390
Registered Nurses 2,660 $68,390
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,370 $33,450
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,120 $46,480
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2,030 $54,740
Nursing Assistants 1,810 $37,650
Waiters and Waitresses 1,780 $27,450
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,760 $37,440
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,700 $74,650
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,590 $27,560
Accountants and Auditors 1,560 $72,270
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,530 $35,050
Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,530 $32,050
Customer Service Representatives 1,490 $37,970
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,320 $48,450
Bartenders 1,310 $27,740
General and Operations Managers 1,230 $125,430
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,190 $49,800
Light Truck Drivers 1,170 $41,420
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1,140 $35,260
Carpenters 1,110 $44,310
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