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Web Developer Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$51,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.57/hr
▼ 45% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
390
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,684 #44 of 44

Web Developer pay in South Dakota, explained

Web developers in South Dakota earn a median of $51,100 per year ($24.57 per hour), which is 45% below the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $40,120, while the most experienced web developers reach about $70,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $51,100 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $51,100 is worth about $57,684 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #44 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,120
$19.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,100
$24.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,410
$33.85/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $51,100 $57,684 —
Minnesota $101,020 $102,433 −$49,920
Nebraska $80,350 $89,176 −$29,250
North Dakota $72,190 $81,150 −$21,090
Wyoming $68,410 $73,804 −$17,310
Iowa $64,210 $73,164 −$13,110
Montana $62,060 $65,571 −$10,960

Web Developer in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do web developers make in South Dakota?

Web developers in South Dakota earn a median of $51,100 per year ($24.57 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay web developers well?

At $51,100, South Dakota pays 45% below the national median for web developers. An estimated 390 work in the state.

Web Developer salary in other states

Washington · $130,440 Virginia · $128,380 California · $119,570 District of Columbia · $114,690 Maryland · $112,690 Missouri · $103,750 Minnesota · $101,020 Utah · $100,170 New York · $98,580 Massachusetts · $98,470 Michigan · $98,470 Rhode Island · $98,140

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