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Accountant Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$78,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.92/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
5,820
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,043 #12 of 51

Accountant pay in South Dakota, explained

Accountants in South Dakota earn a median of $78,880 per year ($37.92 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $61,190, while the most experienced accountants reach about $115,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $78,880 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $78,880 is worth about $89,043 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #12 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,190
$29.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,880
$37.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,470
$55.51/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $78,880 $89,043
Minnesota $81,600 $82,741 −$2,720
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 +$1,260
Iowa $77,440 $88,239 +$1,440
Montana $75,810 $80,099 +$3,070
North Dakota $75,730 $85,129 +$3,150
Nebraska $72,080 $79,997 +$6,800

Accountant in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do accountants make in South Dakota?

Accountants in South Dakota earn a median of $78,880 per year ($37.92 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay accountants well?

At $78,880, South Dakota pays 6% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 5,820 work in the state.

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