Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,260 | $63,464 | -24% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.20 | $30.51 | -24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $54,470.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in South Dakota is $48,260, or about $23.20 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. South Dakota is -24% below the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,240 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $48,260, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.