97 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in South Dakota (2024)

There are 97 occupations in South Dakota with a median salary above $75K 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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97
Jobs Over $75K

$217,570

#1: Pediatricians, General

$102,200

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

50,040

Workers in These Jobs

All 97 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
41	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$99,730	$94,970	30
42	Administrative Services Managers	$99,720	$101,340	440
43	Insurance Underwriters	$99,570	$115,200	190
44	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$96,450	$102,610	290
45	Facilities Managers	$96,090	$98,020	350
46	Financial Risk Specialists	$94,200	$96,830	70
47	Air Traffic Controllers	$92,830	$94,040	50
48	Computer Systems Analysts	$92,290	$99,350	1,010
49	Data Scientists	$91,460	$97,940	150
50	Environmental Engineers	$91,100	$86,990	100
51	Computer Occupations, All Other	$90,980	$93,060	210
52	Sales Engineers	$90,410	$95,180	40
53	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$90,020	$84,240	100
54	Physical Therapists	$89,290	$89,050	900
55	Electrical Engineers	$88,840	$97,020	350
56	Industrial Engineers	$87,210	$94,320	870
57	Radiation Therapists	$85,770	$88,640	60
58	Surveyors	$85,650	$85,180	120
59	Hydrologists	$85,570	$87,630	30
60	Civil Engineers	$85,410	$90,870	1,330
61	Social Workers, All Other	$85,300	$80,980	140
62	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$84,780	$86,180	110
63	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$84,320	$81,750	950
64	Database Administrators	$84,300	$83,290	150
65	Mechanical Engineers	$84,050	$84,940	690
66	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$83,940	$85,380	660
67	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$83,470	$86,160	150
68	Software Developers	$82,850	$94,500	2,240
69	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,670	$80,960	40
70	Education Administrators, All Other	$81,470	$83,240	80
71	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$81,000	$86,430	920
72	Dental Hygienists	$80,770	$81,330	610
73	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$80,760	$88,390	170
74	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$80,180	$78,080	180
75	Occupational Therapists	$79,980	$81,610	460
76	Project Management Specialists	$79,930	$84,340	1,450
77	Financial and Investment Analysts	$79,860	$86,050	620
78	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,550	$78,990	140
79	Management Analysts	$79,470	$87,200	2,870
80	Social and Community Service Managers	$79,430	$81,980	310
81	Medical Equipment Repairers	$79,370	$80,440	410
82	Financial Examiners	$78,620	$94,670	130
83	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,170	$88,130	210
84	Chiropractors	$78,010	$87,450	220
85	Food Scientists and Technologists	$78,010	$77,880	90
86	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$77,940	$87,070	140
87	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$77,760	$81,620	40
88	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$77,710	$85,280	100
89	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,970	$87,050	40
90	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,900	$77,000	60
91	Loan Officers	$76,640	$80,930	2,000
92	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$76,000	$85,420	60
93	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$76,000	$78,730	70
94	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$75,880	$75,750	140
95	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$75,830	$77,630	1,520
96	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$75,520	$76,230	100
97	Accountants and Auditors	$75,110	$77,840	6,170

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South Dakota High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in South Dakota are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Computer & Math fields.

17.1% of all tracked occupations in SD earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,110/year (Accountants and Auditors), while the top earner makes $217,570/year.

South Dakota ranks #51 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in South Dakota?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 97 occupations in South Dakota with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 17.1% 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 $75K+ list in South Dakota?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in South Dakota is $75,110/year (Accountants and Auditors). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in South Dakota?

The average median salary among all 97 occupations that pay over $75K in South Dakota is $102,200 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K 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 $75K 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