Median DOL Salary
$101,521
Total DOL Filings
1,699
Companies Hiring
266
Cost of Living Index
92.4
National avg = 100Location vs National
Sioux Falls, SD$101,521
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Sioux Falls, SD is 66.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Sioux Falls
Highest-Paying Occupations in Sioux Falls
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $89,800 | -44.2% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $72,218 | -9.3% | 15 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $66,032 | N/A | 12 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $65,000 | N/A | 11 |
| Geographers | $61,700 | N/A | 6 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $54,912 | -28.8% | 41 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,783 | -11.9% | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $36,646 | -25.4% | 47 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - South Dakota
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for South Dakota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $234,480 | 30 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $223,650 | 370 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,990 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $217,460 | 600 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $174,160 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $162,860 | 270 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,850 | 330 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,540 | 250 |
| Financial Managers | $152,020 | 870 |
| Computer Network Architects | $149,300 | 580 |
Salary Trend in Sioux Falls, SD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Sioux Falls, SD has a cost of living index of 92.4, which is 7.6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,225 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $89,800 | $97,186 |
| Management Analysts | $72,218 | $78,158 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $66,032 | $71,463 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $65,000 | $70,346 |
| Geographers | $61,700 | $66,775 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Sioux Falls, SD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Sioux Falls, SD
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.