Accountants and Auditors pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $37.92 an hour ($78,880 a year). About 5,820 people work in this job there.

$37.92Median hourly pay
$66,970–$97,920Middle half of workers, yearly
5,820People in this job in South Dakota

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). South Dakota ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for accountants and auditors in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.42$61,190
25% of workers$32.20$66,970
Half of workers (median)$37.92$78,880
75% of workers$47.08$97,920
90% of workers$55.51$115,470

Accountants and Auditors pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$80,9202,370
Rapid City$79,270840

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Insurance AuditorAccount AuditorAccountantAccounting AuditorAccounting ConsultantAccounting Methods AnalystAccounting OfficerAccounting Systems AnalystAudit PartnerAuditorAuditor in ChargeBank Accountant

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.