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In South Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $133,200.
  • 10% of workers earn $104,660 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $158,020 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $135,880.
  • 10% of workers earn $99,380 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $190,280 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$99,380$120,670$135,880$163,980$190,280
South Dakota$104,660$112,570$133,200$142,330$158,020
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$102,630$109,880$128,450$143,720$155,010
Rapid City, SD$97,110$113,340$130,740$145,390$157,950
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$112,570$115,270$130,970$146,930$191,840
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$106,660$110,150$135,790$139,120$158,520
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$99,520$114,750$138,720$155,120$164,120

In South Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $64.04 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $50.32 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $75.97 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $65.33 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.78 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $91.48 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$47.78$58.02$65.33$78.84$91.48
South Dakota$50.32$54.12$64.04$68.43$75.97
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$49.34$52.83$61.75$69.10$74.52
Rapid City, SD$46.69$54.49$62.86$69.90$75.94
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$54.12$55.42$62.97$70.64$92.23
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$51.28$52.96$65.28$66.88$76.21
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$47.85$55.17$66.69$74.58$78.90