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Highest paying jobs in South Dakota after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in South Dakota, radiologist pays most: $586,010 a year, and a single filer keeps about $394,362 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 4 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our South Dakota paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in South Dakota?

The 25 best-paid jobs in South Dakota after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$586,010	$394,362
2	Emergency Medicine Physician	$393,870	$273,986
3	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$297,610	$213,679
4	Chief Executive	$280,900	$203,211
5	Internal Medicine Physician	$280,520	$202,973
6	Nurse Anesthetist	$263,930	$192,327
7	General Pediatrician	$257,610	$188,178
8	Family Medicine Physician	$239,970	$176,597
9	Psychiatrist	$226,180	$167,544
10	Ophthalmologist	$211,990	$157,758
11	Marketing Manager	$167,750	$125,923
12	Engineering Manager	$164,330	$123,586
13	IT Manager	$162,240	$122,157
14	Financial Manager	$159,700	$120,421
15	General Dentist	$158,140	$119,355
16	Computer Network Architect	$153,390	$116,108
17	Pharmacist	$146,790	$111,597
18	General and Operations Manager	$137,400	$105,179
19	Database Architect	$136,540	$104,591
20	Sales Manager	$136,360	$104,468
21	Physician Assistant	$133,200	$102,308
22	Other Psychologist	$132,170	$101,604
23	Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$130,270	$100,306
24	Nurse Practitioner	$128,840	$99,328
25	Personal Financial Advisor	$128,720	$99,246

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in South Dakota: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Other Physician, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in South Dakota: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$586,010	$394,362	70
Emergency Medicine Physician	$393,870	$273,986	170
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$297,610	$213,679	80
Chief Executive	$280,900	$203,211	510
Internal Medicine Physician	$280,520	$202,973	160
Nurse Anesthetist	$263,930	$192,327	400
General Pediatrician	$257,610	$188,178	80
Family Medicine Physician	$239,970	$176,597	550
Psychiatrist	$226,180	$167,544	60
Ophthalmologist	$211,990	$157,758	130
Marketing Manager	$167,750	$125,923	220
Engineering Manager	$164,330	$123,586	310
IT Manager	$162,240	$122,157	380
Financial Manager	$159,700	$120,421	1,000
General Dentist	$158,140	$119,355	390
Computer Network Architect	$153,390	$116,108	420
Pharmacist	$146,790	$111,597	1,280
General and Operations Manager	$137,400	$105,179	4,280
Database Architect	$136,540	$104,591	40
Sales Manager	$136,360	$104,468	450
Physician Assistant	$133,200	$102,308	680
Other Psychologist	$132,170	$101,604	30
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$130,270	$100,306	30
Nurse Practitioner	$128,840	$99,328	1,020
Personal Financial Advisor	$128,720	$99,246	620
Purchasing Manager	$128,670	$99,212	70
Natural Sciences Manager	$128,140	$98,850	180
College Administrator	$126,160	$97,496	240
Training and Development Manager	$124,150	$96,123	50
Health Services Manager	$122,050	$94,687	1,140
Other Manager	$119,470	$92,877	570
Sales Engineer	$119,110	$92,624	100
Construction Manager	$118,380	$92,110	1,070
Human Resources Manager	$117,930	$91,794	420
Information Security Analyst	$116,640	$90,886	770
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$116,320	$90,661	–
Other Engineer	$112,260	$87,805	110
Other Education Administrator	$108,990	$85,504	110
Industrial Production Manager	$107,490	$84,449	720
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$107,410	$84,393	370
Administrative Services Manager	$106,410	$83,689	450
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$105,680	$83,176	680
Other Computer Occupation	$105,370	$82,958	240
Architect	$102,500	$80,939	180
Optometrist	$102,320	$80,812	190
Lawyer	$102,040	$80,615	1,360
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$101,830	$80,467	40
Gas Plant Operator	$101,450	$80,200	90
Computer Hardware Engineer	$101,400	$80,165	160
Facilities Manager	$101,280	$80,080	370
Funeral Home Manager	$100,880	$79,799	70
Computer Systems Analyst	$99,790	$79,032	1,110
Financial and Investment Analyst	$99,150	$78,582	820
Electrical Engineer	$98,980	$78,462	530
Environmental Engineer	$98,890	$78,399	90
Civil Engineer	$98,700	$78,265	1,440
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$98,220	$77,928	110
Control and Valve Installer	$98,090	$77,836	150
Engineering Professor	$97,700	$77,562	120
Radiation Therapist	$97,470	$77,400	–
Power Line Installer	$97,310	$77,288	740
Software Developer	$96,310	$76,584	2,380
Data Scientist	$96,150	$76,472	220
Other Social Worker	$93,760	$74,790	130
Industrial Engineer	$93,200	$74,396	830
Physical Therapist	$92,660	$74,016	1,060
Dental Hygienist	$92,210	$73,700	630
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$91,540	$73,228	100
Audiologist	$91,190	$72,982	40
Financial Examiner	$88,690	$71,223	150
Veterinarian	$88,650	$71,195	280
Occupational Safety Specialist	$88,610	$71,167	250
K-12 Education Administrator	$88,390	$71,012	680
Mechanical Engineer	$88,380	$71,005	560
Police Supervisor	$87,810	$70,604	190
Social and Community Service Manager	$86,870	$69,943	450
Financial Services Sales Agent	$86,780	$69,880	730
Other Financial Specialist	$86,260	$69,514	90
Other Social Scientist	$86,260	$69,514	70
Physics Professor	$86,010	$69,338	30
Economics Professor	$85,700	$69,120	40
Other Business Operations Specialist	$85,340	$68,867	940
Occupational Therapist	$85,050	$68,663	490
Electronics Engineer	$84,150	$68,030	190
Other Treating Practitioner	$83,780	$67,769	60
Commercial Pilot	$83,710	$67,720	320
Management Analyst	$83,620	$67,657	2,980
Avionics Technician	$83,220	$67,375	40
Insurance Underwriter	$83,130	$67,312	210
Physicist	$83,050	$67,256	30
Database Administrator	$82,540	$66,897	170
Project Management Specialist	$82,250	$66,693	1,310
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$82,010	$66,524	140
Foreign Language Professor	$81,080	$65,870	40
Medical Scientist	$80,890	$65,736	140
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$80,820	$65,687	370
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$80,810	$65,680	1,750
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$80,760	$65,645	40
Clinical Psychologist	$80,130	$65,201	120
Logistician	$80,020	$65,124	210
Loan Officer	$79,920	$65,054	1,820
Budget Analyst	$79,180	$64,533	120
Financial Risk Specialist	$78,960	$64,378	130
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$78,900	$64,336	130
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$78,900	$64,336	1,030
Accountant and Auditor	$78,880	$64,322	5,820
Health Specialties Professor	$78,720	$64,210	270
School Psychologist	$78,370	$63,963	110
Registered Nurse	$78,060	$63,745	14,710
Detective	$77,730	$63,513	250
Construction Supervisor	$77,690	$63,485	2,360
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$77,400	$63,281	80
Animal Scientist	$77,300	$63,211	90
Wholesale Sales Representative	$77,210	$63,147	5,220
Surveyor	$77,190	$63,133	180
MRI Technologist	$77,010	$63,007	210
Biological Science Professor	$76,570	$62,697	160
Conservation Scientist	$76,400	$62,577	360
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$76,400	$62,577	40
Chiropractor	$76,210	$62,444	260
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$76,000	$62,296	160
Chemistry Professor	$75,810	$62,162	70
Aircraft Mechanic	$75,750	$62,120	150
Computer Science Professor	$75,540	$61,972	150
Court Reporter	$75,210	$61,740	40
Network and Systems Administrator	$75,010	$61,600	1,690
Curator	$74,990	$61,585	50
Cost Estimator	$74,950	$61,557	1,030
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$73,990	$60,882	1,180
Other Biological Scientist	$73,920	$60,833	170
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$73,820	$60,762	180
Soil and Plant Scientist	$73,590	$60,601	480
Credit Analyst	$73,040	$60,214	430
Production Supervisor	$73,040	$60,214	1,930
Vocational Instructor	$72,940	$60,143	350
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$72,910	$60,122	140
Business Professor	$72,650	$59,939	260
Compliance Officer	$72,630	$59,925	1,130
Political Science Professor	$72,580	$59,890	30
Firefighting Supervisor	$72,420	$59,777	120
Insurance Sales Agent	$71,990	$59,475	1,870
Rail Car Repairer	$71,750	$59,306	90
Food Scientist and Technologist	$71,330	$59,011	90
Communications Professor	$71,300	$58,990	80
Urban and Regional Planner	$71,180	$58,905	210
Geoscientist	$71,150	$58,884	80
Crane and Tower Operator	$71,000	$58,779	120
Landscape Architect	$70,620	$58,511	80
Microbiologist	$70,530	$58,448	80
Transportation Inspector	$70,080	$58,131	100
Medical Equipment Repairer	$69,530	$57,744	150
History Professor	$69,220	$57,526	30
Locomotive Engineer	$69,180	$57,498	150
Fish and Game Warden	$68,810	$57,238	100
Respiratory Therapist	$68,240	$56,837	430
Environmental Scientist	$68,230	$56,830	240
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$68,120	$56,752	220
Stationary Engineer	$68,090	$56,731	90
Human Resources Specialist	$67,590	$56,380	1,340
Chemist	$67,440	$56,274	170
Cardiovascular Technologist	$67,290	$56,169	200
Other Teacher	$67,200	$56,105	180
Emergency Management Director	$67,180	$56,091	120
Probation Officer	$66,870	$55,873	280
Fundraiser	$66,800	$55,824	80
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$66,730	$55,775	830
CNC Programmer	$66,650	$55,718	80
Nursing Professor	$66,630	$55,704	250
Art Director	$66,610	$55,690	30
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$65,890	$55,123	170
Speech-Language Pathologist	$65,680	$54,954	410
Radiologic Technologist	$65,240	$54,600	980
Interior Designer	$65,220	$54,584	150
Real Estate Sales Agent	$65,170	$54,544	640
Psychology Professor	$65,020	$54,424	70
Construction Inspector	$64,940	$54,359	200
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$64,900	$54,327	470
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$64,890	$54,319	210
Transportation Supervisor	$64,780	$54,231	1,340
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$64,630	$54,110	630
Mathematical Science Professor	$64,620	$54,102	130
Public Relations Specialist	$64,520	$54,022	210
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$64,500	$54,006	110
Forester	$64,460	$53,974	120
Cargo and Freight Agent	$64,340	$53,877	200
Sociology Professor	$64,210	$53,773	40
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$63,790	$53,435	120
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$63,620	$53,299	30
Market Research Analyst	$63,490	$53,194	1,530
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$63,380	$53,106	200
Education Professor	$63,350	$53,082	190
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$63,350	$53,082	510
Technical Writer	$63,350	$53,082	70
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$63,240	$52,993	150
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$63,160	$52,929	70
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$63,130	$52,905	40
Other Education Worker	$63,010	$52,809	110
English Professor	$62,960	$52,768	110
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$62,730	$52,584	90
Office Supervisor	$62,530	$52,423	1,750
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$62,280	$52,222	60
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$62,140	$52,109	820
Telecom Equipment Installer	$62,000	$51,997	520
Lodging Manager	$61,920	$51,933	310
Millwright	$61,820	$51,852	240
Services Sales Representative	$61,770	$51,812	630
Postal Mail Sorter	$61,570	$51,651	210
Training and Development Specialist	$61,570	$51,651	520
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$61,560	$51,643	1,230
Other Sales and Related Worker	$61,550	$51,635	160
Electrician	$61,390	$51,507	2,980
HVAC Technician	$61,390	$51,507	1,610
Clinical Lab Technologist	$60,890	$51,105	1,280
Civil Engineering Technician	$60,880	$51,097	460
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$60,760	$51,001	850
Health Information Technologist	$60,740	$50,985	140
Police Officer	$60,740	$50,985	2,000
Landscaping Supervisor	$60,680	$50,936	340
Food Service Manager	$60,640	$50,904	1,270
Farm and Home Management Educator	$60,440	$50,744	90
Brickmason and Blockmason	$60,380	$50,695	320
Producer and Director	$60,260	$50,599	170
Advertising Sales Agent	$60,190	$50,543	390
Paving Equipment Operator	$60,140	$50,502	130
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$60,110	$50,478	190
Social Work Professor	$60,100	$50,470	100
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$59,970	$50,366	180
Surgical Technologist	$59,870	$50,286	600
Clergy	$59,860	$50,278	140
Tool and Die Maker	$59,770	$50,205	60
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$59,700	$50,149	300
Construction Equipment Operator	$59,500	$49,988	2,050
Title Examiner	$59,300	$49,828	180
Floor Layer	$58,930	$49,530	180
Logging Equipment Operator	$58,740	$49,378	50
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,690	$49,337	6,470
Athletic Trainer	$58,620	$49,281	150
Postal Service Clerk	$58,470	$49,161	390
Electrical Engineering Technician	$58,340	$49,056	200
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$58,320	$49,040	600
Computer Programmer	$58,240	$48,976	70
Diesel Mechanic	$58,120	$48,879	1,340
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$58,000	$48,783	40
Instructional Coordinator	$57,910	$48,711	500
Labor Relations Specialist	$57,900	$48,703	100
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$57,880	$48,687	110
Security Supervisor	$57,880	$48,687	80
Healthcare Social Worker	$57,510	$48,389	790
Other Plant and System Operator	$57,430	$48,325	190
Health Education Specialist	$57,370	$48,277	190
Earth Driller	$57,160	$48,108	80
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$57,050	$48,020	440
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$56,780	$47,803	–
Editor	$56,730	$47,763	140
Disc Jockey	$56,722	$47,756	50
Writer and Author	$56,700	$47,738	60
Retail Sales Supervisor	$56,680	$47,722	3,660
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$56,180	$47,321	100
Brokerage Clerk	$56,080	$47,240	130
High School Vocational Teacher	$56,070	$47,232	360
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$55,690	$46,927	220
Transportation Security Screener	$55,530	$46,798	60
Executive Assistant	$55,170	$46,509	1,230
Hearing Aid Specialist	$54,910	$46,300	–
High School Special Education Teacher	$54,810	$46,220	500
Forest and Conservation Technician	$54,770	$46,188	350
Industrial Engineering Technician	$54,570	$46,027	310
Environmental Engineering Technician	$53,960	$45,537	40
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$53,790	$45,400	100
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$53,670	$45,304	110
Mental Health Counselor	$53,650	$45,288	1,710
Network Support Specialist	$53,650	$45,288	480
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$53,370	$45,063	1,060
Religious Education Director	$53,360	$45,055	50
Other Information and Record Clerk	$53,290	$44,999	290
Interpreter and Translator	$53,140	$44,878	230
Correctional Officer	$53,040	$44,798	1,490
Other Health Technician	$52,970	$44,741	230
Medical Appliance Technician	$52,950	$44,725	30
Licensed Practical Nurse	$52,750	$44,565	2,050
Mechanical Drafter	$52,610	$44,452	100
Tax Preparer	$52,530	$44,388	280
Welding Machine Operator	$52,520	$44,380	150
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$52,470	$44,340	460
Eligibility Interviewer	$52,350	$44,243	470
Massage Therapist	$52,000	$43,962	180
School and Career Counselor	$51,830	$43,825	1,000
Forensic Science Technician	$51,690	$43,713	30
Exercise Physiologist	$51,630	$43,665	30
Other Science Technician	$51,630	$43,665	60
Plumber	$51,620	$43,657	1,760
Medical Records Specialist	$51,610	$43,649	900
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$51,420	$43,496	190
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$51,360	$43,448	310
Librarian	$51,210	$43,327	490
Auto Mechanic	$51,160	$43,287	2,010
Child and Family Social Worker	$51,100	$43,239	2,050
Web Developer	$51,100	$43,239	390
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$51,090	$43,231	790
High School Teacher	$51,050	$43,199	3,360
Other Personal Care Worker	$50,990	$43,150	30
Middle School Teacher	$50,980	$43,142	2,130
Machinist	$50,890	$43,070	830
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$50,840	$43,030	40
Structural Metal Fabricator	$50,800	$42,998	180
Separating Machine Operator	$50,780	$42,982	270
CNC Machine Operator	$50,750	$42,958	1,420
Pipelayer	$50,650	$42,877	300
Tile and Stone Setter	$50,640	$42,869	30
Production and Planning Clerk	$50,530	$42,781	690
Mechanical Door Repairer	$50,500	$42,757	160
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$50,430	$42,701	270
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$50,370	$42,652	40
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$50,150	$42,476	60
Elementary School Teacher	$50,130	$42,459	4,290
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$50,050	$42,395	110
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$49,920	$42,291	40
Pest Control Worker	$49,920	$42,291	190
Personal Service Supervisor	$49,860	$42,243	340
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$49,800	$42,194	690
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$49,720	$42,130	140
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$49,620	$42,050	50
Telecom Line Installer	$49,560	$42,001	590
Property and Real Estate Manager	$49,490	$41,945	1,280
Auto Body Repairer	$49,460	$41,921	800
Welder	$49,440	$41,905	3,250
Kindergarten Teacher	$49,410	$41,881	610
Rehabilitation Counselor	$49,350	$41,833	370
Physical Therapist Assistant	$49,310	$41,801	300
Mason Helper	$49,150	$41,672	100
Chemical Technician	$49,030	$41,576	90
Mixing Machine Operator	$49,000	$41,552	510
Mental Health Social Worker	$48,920	$41,487	230
Credit Counselor	$48,890	$41,463	–
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$48,850	$41,431	360
Chemical Equipment Operator	$48,830	$41,415	230
Paramedic	$48,830	$41,415	280
Food Science Technician	$48,760	$41,359	100
Highway Maintenance Worker	$48,610	$41,238	1,800
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,490	$41,142	560
Chef and Head Cook	$48,470	$41,126	300
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$48,410	$41,077	70
Graphic Designer	$48,390	$41,061	470
Fence Erector	$48,380	$41,053	170
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,370	$41,045	120
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$48,330	$41,013	120
IT Support Specialist	$48,260	$40,957	1,240
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$48,250	$40,949	280
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$48,200	$40,909	40
Construction Painter	$48,160	$40,877	670
Firefighter	$48,160	$40,877	610
Carpenter	$48,140	$40,860	4,560
General Maintenance Worker	$48,100	$40,828	3,450
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$48,060	$40,796	240
Order Clerk	$48,010	$40,756	330
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,980	$40,732	1,150
Dental Assistant	$47,900	$40,668	1,290
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$47,900	$40,668	420
Mortician and Funeral Director	$47,840	$40,619	200
Sheet Metal Worker	$47,800	$40,587	320
Legal Secretary	$47,790	$40,579	560
Gambling Services Supervisor	$47,720	$40,523	60
Roofer	$47,710	$40,515	400
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$47,680	$40,491	370
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$47,410	$40,274	1,940
Home Appliance Repairer	$47,340	$40,218	100
Quality Control Inspector	$47,240	$40,137	1,090
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$47,160	$40,073	2,550
Glazier	$47,140	$40,057	220
Event Planner	$47,050	$39,985	340
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,000	$39,945	1,710
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$46,940	$39,896	60
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$46,910	$39,872	130
Mobile Home Installer	$46,890	$39,856	50
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,860	$39,832	610
Recreational Therapist	$46,850	$39,824	40
Motorboat Mechanic	$46,840	$39,816	90
Procurement Clerk	$46,690	$39,695	170
Bill and Account Collector	$46,620	$39,639	1,120
Motorcycle Mechanic	$46,490	$39,535	200
Prepress Technician and Worker	$46,370	$39,438	50
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$46,340	$39,414	10,200
Pesticide Applicator	$46,320	$39,398	460
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,180	$39,286	770
Pharmacy Technician	$46,170	$39,278	1,230
Medical Transcriptionist	$46,070	$39,197	240
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$46,060	$39,189	490
Rolling Machine Operator	$46,040	$39,173	70
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$45,950	$39,101	440
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$45,930	$39,085	550
Insulation Worker	$45,820	$38,996	340
Medical Secretary	$45,810	$38,988	80
Construction Laborer	$45,710	$38,908	1,780
Community Health Worker	$45,700	$38,900	270
Insurance Claims Clerk	$45,610	$38,828	1,020
Animal Control Worker	$45,530	$38,763	50
Freezing Equipment Operator	$45,520	$38,755	80
Parts Salesperson	$45,370	$38,635	2,100
Photographer	$45,330	$38,603	190
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$45,310	$38,587	250
Veterinary Technician	$45,300	$38,579	300
Extraction Worker Helper	$45,250	$38,538	60
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$45,240	$38,530	50
Human Resources Assistant	$45,150	$38,458	190
Jeweler	$45,110	$38,426	90
Driver/Sales Worker	$45,050	$38,378	1,050
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$45,040	$38,370	120
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,980	$38,321	460
Printing Press Operator	$44,930	$38,281	460
Other Production Worker	$44,910	$38,265	140
Conveyor Operator	$44,890	$38,249	500
Marriage and Family Therapist	$44,870	$38,233	80
Animal Breeder	$44,850	$38,217	40
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,840	$38,209	60
Social Science Research Assistant	$44,820	$38,193	40
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$44,770	$38,153	60
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$44,700	$38,096	120
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$44,610	$38,024	260
Travel Agent	$44,510	$37,944	200
Preschool Teacher	$44,500	$37,936	1,470
Recreation Supervisor	$44,470	$37,912	210
Gas Compressor Operator	$44,440	$37,888	–
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$44,430	$37,880	330
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$44,410	$37,863	740
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$44,290	$37,767	2,080
Environmental Science Technician	$44,180	$37,679	60
Camera Operator	$44,160	$37,663	50
Interviewer	$43,930	$37,478	590
Dispatcher	$43,920	$37,470	860
Packaging Machine Operator	$43,860	$37,422	1,000
Vending Machine Repairer	$43,860	$37,422	290
Court and Municipal Clerk	$43,850	$37,413	920
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$43,680	$37,277	2,740
News Reporter and Journalist	$43,520	$37,148	190
Dispensing Optician	$43,400	$37,052	430
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$43,240	$36,923	610
Light Truck Driver	$43,240	$36,923	4,820
Miscellaneous Assembler	$43,240	$36,923	3,960
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$43,180	$36,875	980
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$42,430	$36,273	300
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$42,380	$36,232	50
Medical Equipment Preparer	$42,330	$36,192	480
Recreation Worker	$42,270	$36,144	650
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$42,260	$36,136	190
Other Protective Service Worker	$42,260	$36,136	130
Medical Assistant	$41,870	$35,823	1,340
Woodworking Machine Operator	$41,740	$35,718	490
Administrative Assistant	$41,700	$35,686	6,120
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$41,590	$35,598	410
Small Engine Mechanic	$41,580	$35,590	160
Agricultural Technician	$41,420	$35,461	350
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$41,350	$35,405	110
Biological Technician	$41,300	$35,365	230
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$40,750	$34,923	840
Customer Service Representative	$40,650	$34,842	6,120
Food Service Supervisor	$40,640	$34,834	2,920
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$40,630	$34,826	230
Etcher and Engraver	$40,590	$34,794	60
Carpet Installer	$40,420	$34,657	80
Choreographer	$40,320	$34,577	250
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$40,190	$34,473	320
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$40,070	$34,376	950
Septic Tank Servicer	$40,040	$34,352	120
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$39,900	$34,240	380
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$39,840	$34,191	460
RV Service Technician	$39,820	$34,175	30
School Bus Driver	$39,730	$34,103	1,290
Phlebotomist	$39,560	$33,966	320
Furniture Finisher	$39,340	$33,790	110
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$39,310	$33,766	660
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$39,270	$33,733	120
Food Batchmaker	$39,200	$33,677	660
Film and Video Editor	$39,090	$33,589	30
Grinding Machine Operator	$39,060	$33,565	130
Sewing Machine Operator	$39,000	$33,517	300
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$38,980	$33,500	3,820
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$38,860	$33,404	60
Nursing Assistant	$38,800	$33,356	6,860
Tire Repairer and Changer	$38,800	$33,356	360
Tutor	$38,760	$33,324	250
General Office Clerk	$38,560	$33,163	1,720
Teller	$38,460	$33,083	1,560
Residential Advisor	$38,420	$33,050	1,780
Social and Human Service Assistant	$38,350	$32,994	830
Baker	$38,340	$32,986	330
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$38,280	$32,938	5,760
Skincare Specialist	$38,230	$32,898	150
Forest and Conservation Worker	$38,210	$32,882	490
Animal Trainer	$38,120	$32,809	30
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$38,000	$32,713	100
Airfield Operations Specialist	$37,860	$32,601	190
Home Health Aide	$37,740	$32,504	4,210
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,650	$32,432	11,460
Mail Clerk	$37,580	$32,376	320
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$37,480	$32,295	260
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$37,310	$32,159	520
Funeral Attendant	$37,170	$32,046	120
Security Guard	$37,150	$32,030	1,460
Emergency Medical Technician	$36,800	$31,749	600
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,730	$31,693	2,120
File Clerk	$36,640	$31,620	–
Plumber Helper	$36,500	$31,508	210
Counter and Rental Clerk	$36,400	$31,427	690
Coach and Scout	$36,360	$31,395	1,290
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$36,310	$31,355	620
Restaurant Cook	$36,220	$31,283	1,890
Gambling Dealer	$36,190	$31,259	170
Pharmacy Aide	$36,130	$31,210	150
Automotive Service Attendant	$36,050	$31,146	650
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$35,860	$30,994	230
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$35,760	$30,913	100
Electrician Helper	$35,620	$30,801	300
Janitor	$35,480	$30,688	8,630
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$35,370	$30,600	2,980
Umpire and Referee	$35,260	$30,511	80
Tour and Travel Guide	$35,100	$30,383	440
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$35,050	$30,343	1,510
Carpenter Helper	$34,700	$30,061	330
Veterinary Assistant	$34,700	$30,061	250
School Bus Monitor	$34,380	$29,804	140
Retail Salesperson	$34,370	$29,796	14,180
Data Entry Keyer	$34,320	$29,756	30
Parking Attendant	$34,220	$29,676	240
Floral Designer	$33,910	$29,427	190
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$33,820	$29,354	80
Gambling Cage Worker	$33,300	$28,937	160
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$32,950	$28,655	340
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$32,780	$28,519	750
Short Order Cook	$32,380	$28,197	2,000
Broadcast Technician	$32,150	$28,013	40
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,980	$27,876	160
Courier and Messenger	$31,650	$27,611	80
Painting and Coating Worker	$31,550	$27,530	40
Bicycle Repairer	$31,500	$27,490	80
Physical Therapist Aide	$31,330	$27,354	70
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$30,990	$27,080	490
Fast Food Cook	$30,950	$27,048	1,720
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$30,620	$26,783	80
Hotel Desk Clerk	$30,550	$26,727	1,760
Food Preparation Worker	$30,430	$26,631	3,270
Animal Caretaker	$30,390	$26,598	1,110
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$30,310	$26,534	630
Gambling Booth Cashier	$30,020	$26,301	520
Maid and Housekeeper	$29,950	$26,245	3,540
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$29,920	$26,221	2,550
Cashier	$29,780	$26,108	12,860
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$29,730	$26,068	1,850
Library Technician	$29,590	$25,956	650
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$29,560	$25,931	70
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$29,490	$25,875	15,150
Usher and Ticket Taker	$29,430	$25,827	320
Bartender	$29,400	$25,803	3,930
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$29,190	$25,634	160
Waiter and Waitress	$28,990	$25,473	7,350
Hand Packer and Packager	$28,760	$25,289	1,040
Teaching Assistant	$28,220	$24,849	4,650
Dishwasher	$28,190	$24,824	1,240
Childcare Worker	$27,940	$24,619	2,370
Substitute Teacher	$27,840	$24,536	1,610
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$27,490	$24,248	40

Best take-home first. Jobs with no South Dakota median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in South Dakota

What is the highest-paying job in South Dakota?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 4 jobs in South Dakota, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, radiologist pays most: $586,010, or $394,362 after tax.

What is the most common job in South Dakota?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 15,150 people in South Dakota, with a median of $29,490.

How much do you take home on the median South Dakota salary?

The median pay for all jobs in South Dakota is $47,080 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,009 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in South Dakota than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in South Dakota, general and operations manager pays furthest above its US median: $137,400 here, 30% more than the national $105,770.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in South Dakota. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.