Chief Executives pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for chief executives is $135.05 an hour ($280,900 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). South Dakota ranks 9th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $84.42 | $175,590 |
| 25% of workers | $101.86 | $211,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $135.05 | $280,900 |
| 75% of workers | $206.18 | $428,840 |
| 90% of workers | $262.87 | $546,760 |
Chief Executives pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $301,420 | 70 |
| Sioux Falls | $282,170 | 250 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $137,400 |
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