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

Data Analyst Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$96,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.22/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
220
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,539 #27 of 49

Data Analyst pay in South Dakota, explained

Data analysts in South Dakota earn a median of $96,150 per year ($46.22 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $67,510, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $145,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $96,150 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $96,150 is worth about $108,539 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #27 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,510
$32.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,150
$46.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$145,510
$69.96/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $96,150 $108,539
Minnesota $128,800 $130,601 −$32,650
Montana $100,490 $106,176 −$4,340
Nebraska $98,230 $109,020 −$2,080
Iowa $95,830 $109,193 +$320
North Dakota $81,900 $92,065 +$14,250

Data Analyst in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in South Dakota?

Data analysts in South Dakota earn a median of $96,150 per year ($46.22 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay data analysts well?

At $96,150, South Dakota pays 20% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 220 work in the state.

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