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115 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in South Dakota (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 115 occupations in South Dakota with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $586,010/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

115
Jobs Over $75K

$586,010

#1: Radiologists

$116,392

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

79,900

Workers in These Jobs

All 115 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	Radiologists	$586,010	$534,640	70
2	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$393,870	$335,490	170
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$297,610	$307,380	80
4	Chief Executives	$280,900	$336,560	510
5	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$280,520	$331,820	160
6	Nurse Anesthetists	$263,930	$249,720	400
7	Pediatricians, General	$257,610	$288,400	80
8	Family Medicine Physicians	$239,970	$258,390	550
9	Psychiatrists	$226,180	$270,220	60
10	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$211,990	$225,800	130
11	Marketing Managers	$167,750	$172,390	220
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$164,330	$166,030	310
13	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$162,240	$168,550	380
14	Financial Managers	$159,700	$172,430	1,000
15	Dentists, General	$158,140	$164,030	390
16	Computer Network Architects	$153,390	$151,620	420
17	Pharmacists	$146,790	$142,330	1,280
18	General and Operations Managers	$137,400	$153,020	4,280
19	Database Architects	$136,540	$124,430	40
20	Sales Managers	$136,360	$141,590	450
21	Physician Assistants	$133,200	$131,910	680
22	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$130,270	$120,960	30
23	Nurse Practitioners	$128,840	$125,160	1,020
24	Personal Financial Advisors	$128,720	$175,820	620
25	Purchasing Managers	$128,670	$135,990	70
26	Natural Sciences Managers	$128,140	$137,210	180
27	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$126,160	$138,640	240
28	Training and Development Managers	$124,150	$123,100	50
29	Medical and Health Services Managers	$122,050	$130,720	1,140
30	Sales Engineers	$119,110	$117,580	100
31	Construction Managers	$118,380	$123,320	1,070
32	Human Resources Managers	$117,930	$127,430	420
33	Information Security Analysts	$116,640	$120,750	770
34	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$116,320	$107,000	N/A
35	Industrial Production Managers	$107,490	$117,070	720
36	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$107,410	$107,970	370
37	Administrative Services Managers	$106,410	$111,890	450
38	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$105,680	$113,980	680
39	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,500	$105,360	180
40	Optometrists	$102,320	$118,060	190
41	Lawyers	$102,040	$132,270	1,360
42	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,830	$105,830	40
43	Gas Plant Operators	$101,450	$97,770	90
44	Computer Hardware Engineers	$101,400	$110,880	160
45	Facilities Managers	$101,280	$104,360	370
46	Funeral Home Managers	$100,880	$94,040	70
47	Computer Systems Analysts	$99,790	$106,040	1,110
48	Financial and Investment Analysts	$99,150	$120,230	820
49	Electrical Engineers	$98,980	$102,770	530
50	Environmental Engineers	$98,890	$99,360	90
51	Civil Engineers	$98,700	$99,500	1,440
52	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,220	$97,870	110
53	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$98,090	$89,270	150
54	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,700	$103,500	120
55	Radiation Therapists	$97,470	$106,820	N/A
56	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$97,310	$94,900	740
57	Software Developers	$96,310	$104,790	2,380
58	Data Scientists	$96,150	$102,450	220
59	Industrial Engineers	$93,200	$97,100	830
60	Physical Therapists	$92,660	$93,200	1,060
61	Dental Hygienists	$92,210	$89,180	630
62	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$91,540	$91,960	100
63	Audiologists	$91,190	$92,960	40
64	Financial Examiners	$88,690	$98,690	150
65	Veterinarians	$88,650	$93,990	280
66	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,610	$87,900	250
67	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$88,390	$91,960	680
68	Mechanical Engineers	$88,380	$95,080	560
69	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$87,810	$97,350	190
70	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,870	$90,180	450
71	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$86,780	$111,920	730
72	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,010	$84,720	30
73	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,700	$86,890	40
74	Occupational Therapists	$85,050	$88,150	490
75	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$84,150	$98,210	190
76	Commercial Pilots	$83,710	$94,070	320
77	Management Analysts	$83,620	$92,440	2,980
78	Avionics Technicians	$83,220	$77,460	40
79	Insurance Underwriters	$83,130	$99,910	210
80	Physicists	$83,050	$108,270	30
81	Database Administrators	$82,540	$86,260	170
82	Project Management Specialists	$82,250	$88,360	1,310
83	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$82,010	$79,620	140
84	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,080	$79,090	40
85	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$80,890	$83,870	140
86	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$80,820	$77,220	370
87	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$80,810	$82,680	1,750
88	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$80,760	$83,230	40
89	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$80,130	$88,560	120
90	Logisticians	$80,020	$87,750	210
91	Loan Officers	$79,920	$85,970	1,820
92	Budget Analysts	$79,180	$81,890	120
93	Financial Risk Specialists	$78,960	$95,530	130
94	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$78,900	$89,140	130
95	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,900	$81,510	1,030
96	Accountants and Auditors	$78,880	$85,030	5,820
97	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,720	$87,460	270
98	School Psychologists	$78,370	$83,490	110
99	Registered Nurses	$78,060	$77,140	14,710
100	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$77,730	$91,060	250
101	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$77,690	$78,970	2,360
102	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$77,400	$76,600	80
103	Animal Scientists	$77,300	$79,940	90
104	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$77,210	$81,270	5,220
105	Surveyors	$77,190	$86,630	180
106	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$77,010	$77,670	210
107	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,570	$83,890	160
108	Conservation Scientists	$76,400	$76,060	360
109	Chiropractors	$76,210	$84,230	260
110	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$76,000	$80,170	160
111	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,810	$80,790	70
112	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$75,750	$75,360	150
113	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,540	$78,350	150
114	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$75,210	$73,500	40
115	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$75,010	$78,680	1,690

South Dakota High-Salary Insights

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

21.5% of all tracked occupations in SD earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,010/year (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), while the top earner makes $586,010/year.

South Dakota ranks #50 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 2025 BLS data, there are 115 occupations in South Dakota with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 21.5% of all tracked occupations in SD.

What is the highest paying job in South Dakota?

The highest paying occupation in South Dakota is Radiologists with a median salary of $586,010 per year based on 2025 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 $75,010/year (Network and Computer Systems Administrators). 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 115 occupations that pay over $75K in South Dakota is $116,392 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics