40 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in South Dakota (2024)

There are 40 occupations in South Dakota with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $217,570/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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40
Jobs Over $100K

$217,570

#1: Pediatricians, General

$128,307

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

18,910

Workers in These Jobs

All 40 Jobs Paying Over $100K in South Dakota

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$217,570	$236,680	50
2	Family Medicine Physicians	$216,160	$212,300	520
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$215,500	$235,000	80
4	Nurse Anesthetists	$210,390	$211,090	360
5	Sales Managers	$161,470	$174,950	520
6	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$161,460	$164,170	280
7	Computer Network Architects	$152,990	$154,370	740
8	Financial Managers	$152,690	$168,330	750
9	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$150,280	$153,850	210
10	Marketing Managers	$138,450	$151,850	100
11	Pharmacists	$135,500	$135,030	1,180
12	General and Operations Managers	$130,610	$144,880	4,180
13	Purchasing Managers	$126,310	$148,230	80
14	Dentists, General	$124,330	$142,830	280
15	Natural Sciences Managers	$121,980	$129,570	150
16	Physician Assistants	$121,070	$122,900	580
17	Psychologists, All Other	$120,300	$110,490	30
18	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$119,600	$108,910	90
19	Nurse Practitioners	$119,410	$120,980	920
20	Training and Development Managers	$113,480	$113,710	40
21	Database Architects	$113,410	$116,210	50
22	Audiologists	$112,850	$108,850	100
23	Medical and Health Services Managers	$110,110	$131,910	1,050
24	Human Resources Managers	$109,960	$118,860	380
25	Optometrists	$109,480	$115,290	190
26	Actuaries	$108,790	$120,500	70
27	Managers, All Other	$108,160	$110,090	440
28	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$107,100	$95,440	90
29	Construction Managers	$106,580	$116,550	690
30	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$105,980	$112,080	710
31	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$105,550	$96,630	60
32	Personal Financial Advisors	$105,470	$123,970	430
33	Industrial Production Managers	$104,690	$113,140	680
34	Power Plant Operators	$104,320	$95,980	30
35	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,600	$123,440	240
36	Information Security Analysts	$102,050	$102,240	500
37	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$101,920	$127,110	1,490
38	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,150	$97,510	120
39	Veterinarians	$100,950	$101,670	290
40	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,640	$97,460	160

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South Dakota High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in South Dakota are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Computer & Math fields.

7.1% of all tracked occupations in SD earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,640/year (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval), while the top earner makes $217,570/year.

South Dakota ranks #47 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in South Dakota?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 40 occupations in South Dakota with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 7.1% of all tracked occupations in SD.

What is the highest paying job in South Dakota?

The highest paying occupation in South Dakota is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $217,570 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in South Dakota?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in South Dakota is $100,640/year (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in South Dakota?

The average median salary among all 40 occupations that pay over $100K in South Dakota is $128,307 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in South Dakota?

High-paying jobs in South Dakota typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for South Dakota

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics