Media Technical Directors/Managers Salary in South Dakota
Media Technical Directors/Managers in South Dakota earn a median of $60,260 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Producers and Directors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140; the top 10% earn over $109,180. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Media Technical Directors/Managers pay in South Dakota
How much do media technical directors/managers make in South Dakota?
The median is $60,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140 and the top 10% earn over $109,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for media technical directors/managers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−33% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.