Computer Programmers salary in South Dakota
SOC 15-1251 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$58,240
per year in South Dakota
Middle half
$55,200–$70,850
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
70
in South Dakota
Concentration
0.25×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
South Dakota
$58,240
published median
United States
$100,390
42.0% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
46th
46 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $58,240 median has purchasing power comparable to about $65,744 nationally. South Dakota's BEA regional price parity is 88.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for South Dakota.
$47,670$106,820
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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