In South Dakota:
- Workers on average earn $50,130.
- 10% of workers earn $47,120 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $60,180 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $63,970.
- 10% of workers earn $47,960 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $104,340 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $47,960 | $57,710 | $63,970 | $81,450 | $104,340 |
| South Dakota | $47,120 | $48,000 | $50,130 | $58,030 | $60,180 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,120 | $48,040 | $49,230 | $56,650 | $61,210 |
| Rapid City, SD | $48,000 | $48,000 | $59,480 | $59,620 | $60,320 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,820 | $49,750 | $62,270 | $76,680 | $78,900 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $46,400 | $47,120 | $50,040 | $58,030 | $58,030 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,760 | $48,930 | $53,350 | $59,050 | $60,180 |