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Average salary by job family in Sioux Falls
| Management | $134,600 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $110,870 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,300 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,880 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,040 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,460 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,350 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,260 |
| Protective Service | $57,720 |
| Sales and Related | $57,180 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,640 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,880 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $52,160 |
| Production | $48,310 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $48,110 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,360 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,200 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,340 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,580 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,310 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,450 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sioux Falls
- Radiologists$550,570
- Chief Executives$353,870
- Pediatricians, General$269,200
- Nurse Anesthetists$252,940
- Family Medicine Physicians$245,970
- Dentists, General$191,370
- Financial Managers$180,080
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,090
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,240
- Marketing Managers$158,260
Most common jobs in Sioux Falls and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 7,680 | $74,700 | $75,350 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,960 | $40,560 | $34,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,730 | $31,610 | $29,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,610 | $38,130 | $37,650 |
| Cashiers | 4,000 | $32,450 | $30,880 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,390 | $47,990 | $46,910 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,270 | $44,570 | $43,850 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,120 | $36,390 | $35,310 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,930 | $39,260 | $39,190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,550 | $32,020 | $29,920 |
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Cost of living in Sioux Falls
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,390 therefore buys what $66,633 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $342,936, 4.2 times the median household income of $81,418.
$342,936typical home value
$81,418median household income
90.6BEA price parity
293,107metro population
Take-home pay in Sioux Falls
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,340 | $32,183 | $2,682 |
| Median wage | $47,970 | $40,724 | $3,394 |
| Average wage | $60,390 | $50,703 | $4,225 |
| 75th percentile wage | $66,620 | $55,663 | $4,639 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$354K
- Financial Managers$180K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Marketing Managers$158K
- General and Operations Managers$156K
- Natural Sciences Managers$156K
- Sales Managers$147K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Human Resources Managers$133K
- Managers, All Other$131K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$110K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Social and Community Service Managers$92K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Lodging Managers$69K
- Food Service Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$56K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Radiologists$551K
- Pediatricians, General$269K
- Nurse Anesthetists$253K
- Family Medicine Physicians$246K
- Dentists, General$191K
- Pharmacists$145K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Optometrists$119K
- Veterinarians$104K
- Radiation Therapists$99K
- Physical Therapists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Occupational Therapists$85K
- Chiropractors$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$75K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$75K
- Registered Nurses$75K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$74K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Respiratory Therapists$66K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Surgical Technologists$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54K
- Paramedics$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$134K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$115K
- Software Developers$106K
- Computer Systems Analysts$106K
- Data Scientists$105K
- Database Administrators$87K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$74K
- Web Developers$56K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$56K
- Computer User Support Specialists$51K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$101K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Electrical Engineers$98K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$95K
- Mechanical Engineers$93K
- Surveyors$91K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$82K
- Landscape Architects$78K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$59K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$148K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$124K
- Financial Examiners$107K
- Insurance Underwriters$100K
- Financial Risk Specialists$99K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Logisticians$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Credit Analysts$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73K
- Labor Relations Specialists$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Tax Preparers$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Millwrights$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$39K
- Bicycle Repairers$33K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$126K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$65K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$58K
- Firefighters$53K
- Security Guards$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$114K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$112K
- Insurance Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$64K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Travel Agents$48K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Cashiers$32K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$30K
Construction and Extraction28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$62K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62K
- Electricians$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Fence Erectors$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$52K
- Pipelayers$51K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Glaziers$49K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$48K
- Roofers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$37K
- Helpers--Carpenters$36K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$88K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media14 jobs
- Interior Designers$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Producers and Directors$66K
- Editors$63K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$61K
- Interpreters and Translators$58K
- Graphic Designers$52K
- Photographers$45K
- Choreographers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$43K
- Coaches and Scouts$43K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41K
- Floral Designers$37K
Production35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Bakers$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Furniture Finishers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Instructional Coordinators$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$55K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$52K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43K
- Tutors$41K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$65K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Brokerage Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Crane and Tower Operators$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$35K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$55K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$51K
- Massage Therapists$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58K
- Pest Control Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$45K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Recreation Workers$43K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Skincare Specialists$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Childcare Workers$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Bartenders$33K
- Waiters and Waitresses$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
Jobs paid by the hour in Sioux Falls
For 1 job in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $27.23 | $27.27 | 30 |
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Salary in Sioux Falls: questions
What is a good salary in Sioux Falls?
Half of all workers in the Sioux Falls metro earn less than $47,970 and the average is $60,390. Earning more than $66,620 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sioux Falls to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,233, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sioux Falls?
Radiologists ($550,570), Chief Executives ($353,870), Pediatricians, General ($269,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620), all occupations and 391 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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