Bookkeeper Salary in South Dakota (2026)

FAQ

How much does a Bookkeeper make in South Dakota?

The median annual salary for a Bookkeeper in South Dakota is $46,340, or about $22.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does this compare to the national average?

The national median for Bookkeepers is $51,589. South Dakota is -10% below the national median.

What is the entry-level salary for a Bookkeeper in South Dakota?

Entry-level bookkeepers in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.

Is South Dakota a good state for bookkeepers?

With 10,200 bookkeeper jobs on record and a median salary of $46,340, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.

Where does Bookkeeper pay rank in South Dakota?

By median annual wage, bookkeepers rank 385 of the 563 occupations reported in South Dakota — higher than 32% of them.

What do similar occupations pay in South Dakota?

Among occupations in the same job family, Cargo and Freight Agents at $64,340, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers at $62,530, Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators at $61,570 — all figures are median annual wages for South Dakota.

Do these figures include taxes?

No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South Dakota has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 93.0 (100 = national average).