In South Dakota:
- Workers on average earn $51,050.
- 10% of workers earn $47,130 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $62,040 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $72,040.
- 10% of workers earn $48,780 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $107,600 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 | $48,780 | $59,980 | $72,040 | $92,570 | $107,600 |
| South Dakota | $47,130 | $48,180 | $51,050 | $59,500 | $62,040 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,440 | $48,020 | $49,700 | $60,060 | $63,740 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,190 | $48,180 | $59,540 | $60,620 | $76,360 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,490 | $49,330 | $60,510 | $72,180 | $77,630 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $47,130 | $47,130 | $51,630 | $58,100 | $59,470 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,140 | $48,740 | $54,380 | $59,820 | $60,690 |