Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in South Dakota
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in South Dakota earn a median of $102,500 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,350; the top 10% earn over $162,160. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
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- Landscape Architects$70,620 median in South Dakota
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- Civil Engineers$98,700 median in South Dakota
- Transportation Engineers$98,700 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$112,260 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,880 median in South Dakota
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in South Dakota
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in South Dakota?
The median is $102,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,350 and the top 10% earn over $162,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.