Database Administrators Salary in South Dakota
Database Administrators in South Dakota earn a median of $82,540 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,140; the top 10% earn over $110,130. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
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Database Administrators pay in South Dakota
How much do database administrators make in South Dakota?
The median is $82,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,140 and the top 10% earn over $110,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.