Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $116,640 | $127,051 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.08 | $61.08 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $131,648.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst in South Dakota is $116,640, or about $56.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Cybersecurity Analysts is $127,051. South Dakota is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level cybersecurity analysts in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 770 cybersecurity analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $116,640, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.