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Financial Analyst Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$99,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.67/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
820
public U.S. Median
$102,740
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,925 #4 of 51

Financial Analyst pay in South Dakota, explained

Financial analysts in South Dakota earn a median of $99,150 per year ($47.67 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $102,740. Entry-level workers earn around $55,010, while the most experienced financial analysts reach about $239,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $99,150 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $99,150 is worth about $111,925 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #4 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Financial Analyst pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,010
$26.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,150
$47.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$239,700
$115.24/hr

Financial Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $99,150 $111,925
Wyoming $187,090 $201,843 −$87,940
Minnesota $102,990 $104,430 −$3,840
Montana $99,190 $104,802 −$40
Iowa $92,370 $105,251 +$6,780
Nebraska $85,320 $94,692 +$13,830
North Dakota $78,170 $87,872 +$20,980

Financial Analyst in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do financial analysts make in South Dakota?

Financial analysts in South Dakota earn a median of $99,150 per year ($47.67 per hour), compared with $102,740 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay financial analysts well?

At $99,150, South Dakota pays 3% below the national median for financial analysts. An estimated 820 work in the state.

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