Software Developers Salary in South Dakota
Software Developers in South Dakota earn a median of $96,310 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,530; the top 10% earn over $160,380. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near South Dakota
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- Data Warehousing Specialists$136,540 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$82,540 median in South Dakota
- Database Architects$136,540 median in South Dakota
Software Developers pay in South Dakota
How much do software developers make in South Dakota?
The median is $96,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,530 and the top 10% earn over $160,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−29% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.