Human Resources Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Human Resources Specialists in South Dakota earn a median of $67,590 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,670; the top 10% earn over $104,550. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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- Human Resources Managers$117,930 median in South Dakota
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- Compliance Managers$119,470 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,630 median in South Dakota
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55,170 median in South Dakota
Human Resources Specialists pay in South Dakota
How much do human resources specialists make in South Dakota?
The median is $67,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,670 and the top 10% earn over $104,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.