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Project Manager Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$82,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.54/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
1,310
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,848 #44 of 51

Project Manager pay in South Dakota, explained

Project managers in South Dakota earn a median of $82,250 per year ($39.54 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $58,000, while the most experienced project managers reach about $130,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $82,250 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $82,250 is worth about $92,848 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #44 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,000
$27.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,250
$39.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,400
$62.69/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $82,250 $92,848
Minnesota $97,860 $99,228 −$15,610
Iowa $96,540 $110,002 −$14,290
North Dakota $96,160 $108,095 −$13,910
Wyoming $94,080 $101,499 −$11,830
Montana $87,890 $92,863 −$5,640
Nebraska $80,150 $88,954 +$2,100

Project Manager in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do project managers make in South Dakota?

Project managers in South Dakota earn a median of $82,250 per year ($39.54 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay project managers well?

At $82,250, South Dakota pays 20% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 1,310 work in the state.

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