Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,150 | $120,395 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.23 | $57.88 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $108,521.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in South Dakota is $96,150, or about $46.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. South Dakota is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 220 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $96,150, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.