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Technical Writers Salary in South Dakota

Technical Writers in South Dakota earn a median of $63,350 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$63,350
vs. U.S. median
−30% ($90,390)
Rank among states
44 of 45
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,490; the top 10% earn over $84,090. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.

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Technical Writers pay in South Dakota

How much do technical writers make in South Dakota?

The median is $63,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,490 and the top 10% earn over $84,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for technical writers?

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 45 (−30% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses