Sioux Falls, SD

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Sioux Falls, SD, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 389 detailed occupations covering about 149,850 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"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 Sioux Falls, SD, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Chief Executives $232,640 +167.8% 210
Family Medicine Physicians $217,480 +32.1% 150
Nurse Anesthetists $184,880 -13.1% 180
Natural Sciences Managers $182,170 +15.5% 50
Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,210 -5.5% 130
Computer Network Architects $156,870 +20.8% 530
Financial Managers $153,840 +37.3% 340
Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,350 -10.9% 60
Pharmacists $136,830 +0.6% 600
Sales Managers $133,230 -1.4% 180
Physician Assistants $132,370 +1.8% 260
General and Operations Managers $131,090 +29.4% 1,370
Marketing Managers $130,580 -27.2% 50
Dentists, General $128,240 -22.9% 90
Personal Financial Advisors $125,940 +26.5% 190
Managers, All Other $115,810 -13.3% 150
Medical and Health Services Managers $113,880 +2.9% 410
Human Resources Managers $109,400 -19.8% 130
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $108,600 +8.9% 660
Data Scientists $108,310 -26.6% 80
Nurse Practitioners $107,440 -14.9% 390
Industrial Production Managers $102,980 -12% 160
Optometrists $102,910 -22% 40
Information Security Analysts $101,600 -15.6% 280
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $101,570 +20.1% 320

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Sioux Falls, SD, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Registered Nurses 7,420 $62,810
Retail Salespersons 5,420 $31,120
Fast Food and Counter Workers 5,110 $27,940
Customer Service Representatives 4,790 $37,890
Cashiers 3,530 $27,860
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3,310 $39,520
Stockers and Order Fillers 3,270 $32,000
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,620 $30,120
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,520 $31,140
Nursing Assistants 2,450 $30,890
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2,370 $50,960
Accountants and Auditors 2,330 $72,140
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 2,320 $65,090
Waiters and Waitresses 2,100 $27,620
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,860 $37,780
Light Truck Drivers 1,580 $42,770
Carpenters 1,400 $39,390
General and Operations Managers 1,370 $131,090
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,370 $34,800
Childcare Workers 1,290 $25,000
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,240 $48,580
Management Analysts 1,230 $81,510
Bill and Account Collectors 1,190 $39,370
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 1,130 $37,640
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,070 $50,420
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