Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,310 | $142,991 | -33% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.30 | $68.75 | -33% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $108,702.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in South Dakota is $96,310, or about $46.30 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. South Dakota is -33% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in South Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,380 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $96,310, South Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.