Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in South Dakota
663 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in South Dakota for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.
Occupations
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Employment | Salary page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $29,560 | 70 | View salary detail |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,490 | 15,150 | View salary detail |
| Baristas | $29,490 | 15,150 | View salary detail |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,430 | 320 | View salary detail |
| Bartenders | $29,400 | 3,930 | View salary detail |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $29,190 | 160 | View salary detail |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,990 | 7,350 | View salary detail |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,760 | 1,040 | View salary detail |
| Dishwashers | $28,190 | 1,240 | View salary detail |
| Childcare Workers | $27,940 | 2,370 | View salary detail |
| Nannies | $27,940 | 2,370 | View salary detail |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,840 | 1,610 | View salary detail |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,490 | 40 | View salary detail |
Metropolitan areas in this state
Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.