South Dakota
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In South Dakota, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 560 detailed occupations covering about 425,330 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 10.3% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $217,570 | +9.5% | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,160 | +31.3% | 520 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $215,500 | — | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $210,390 | -1.1% | 360 |
| Sales Managers | $161,470 | +19.5% | 520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,460 | -4.7% | 280 |
| Computer Network Architects | $152,990 | +17.8% | 740 |
| Financial Managers | $152,690 | +36.3% | 750 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,280 | -9.1% | 210 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,450 | -22.9% | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $135,500 | -0.4% | 1,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | $130,610 | +29% | 4,180 |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,310 | -7.4% | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $124,330 | -25.2% | 280 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $121,980 | -22.7% | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $121,070 | -6.9% | 580 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $120,300 | +2.2% | 30 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $119,600 | +21.4% | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $119,410 | -5.4% | 920 |
| Training and Development Managers | $113,480 | -9.2% | 40 |
| Database Architects | $113,410 | -15.8% | 50 |
| Audiologists | $112,850 | +28.6% | 100 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,110 | -0.5% | 1,050 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,960 | -19.4% | 380 |
| Optometrists | $109,480 | -17% | 190 |