Software Engineer Salary in South Dakota
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$98,550
$47.38/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-3.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $143K
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,280 |
| 25th percentile | $83,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,550 |
| 75th percentile | $124,090 |
| 90th percentile | $142,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,300 |
| 2023 | $90,980 |
| 2024 | $98,550 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,300 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $90,980 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $98,550 | $101,746 |