verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Architect Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$102,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.28/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
180
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$115,707 #2 of 51

Architect pay in South Dakota, explained

Architects in South Dakota earn a median of $102,500 per year ($49.28 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,350, while the most experienced architects reach about $162,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $102,500 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $102,500 is worth about $115,707 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #2 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,350
$29.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,500
$49.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,160
$77.96/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $102,500 $115,707
Wyoming $120,580 $130,088 −$18,080
Minnesota $99,940 $101,337 +$2,560
Montana $97,290 $102,795 +$5,210
North Dakota $97,110 $109,163 +$5,390
Iowa $96,810 $110,310 +$5,690
Nebraska $91,530 $101,584 +$10,970

Architect in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do architects make in South Dakota?

Architects in South Dakota earn a median of $102,500 per year ($49.28 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay architects well?

At $102,500, South Dakota pays 3% above the national median for architects. An estimated 180 work in the state.

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