Take-home pay by job in South Dakota
What 48 common jobs pay in South Dakota, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $146,790 | $111,597 | $9,300 |
| General and operations manager | $137,400 | $105,179 | $8,765 |
| Physician assistant | $133,200 | $102,308 | $8,526 |
| Nurse practitioner | $128,840 | $99,328 | $8,277 |
| Medical and health services manager | $122,050 | $94,687 | $7,891 |
| Lawyer | $102,040 | $80,615 | $6,718 |
| Computer systems analyst | $99,790 | $79,032 | $6,586 |
| Civil engineer | $98,700 | $78,265 | $6,522 |
| Software developer | $96,310 | $76,584 | $6,382 |
| Physical therapist | $92,660 | $74,016 | $6,168 |
| Dental hygienist | $92,210 | $73,700 | $6,142 |
| Mechanical engineer | $88,380 | $71,005 | $5,917 |
| Accountant | $78,880 | $64,322 | $5,360 |
| Registered nurse | $78,060 | $63,745 | $5,312 |
| Respiratory therapist | $68,240 | $56,837 | $4,736 |
| HR specialist | $67,590 | $56,380 | $4,698 |
| Radiologic technologist | $65,240 | $54,600 | $4,550 |
| Electrician | $61,390 | $51,507 | $4,292 |
| HVAC technician | $61,390 | $51,507 | $4,292 |
| Police officer | $60,740 | $50,985 | $4,249 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $58,690 | $49,337 | $4,111 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $52,750 | $44,565 | $3,714 |
| Plumber | $51,620 | $43,657 | $3,638 |
| Auto mechanic | $51,160 | $43,287 | $3,607 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $51,100 | $43,239 | $3,603 |
| High school teacher | $51,050 | $43,199 | $3,600 |
| Elementary school teacher | $50,130 | $42,459 | $3,538 |
| IT support specialist | $48,260 | $40,957 | $3,413 |
| Firefighter | $48,160 | $40,877 | $3,406 |
| Carpenter | $48,140 | $40,860 | $3,405 |
| Dental assistant | $47,900 | $40,668 | $3,389 |
| Bookkeeper | $46,340 | $39,414 | $3,285 |
| Pharmacy technician | $46,170 | $39,278 | $3,273 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $43,240 | $36,923 | $3,077 |
| Medical assistant | $41,870 | $35,823 | $2,985 |
| Administrative assistant | $41,700 | $35,686 | $2,974 |
| Customer service representative | $40,650 | $34,842 | $2,904 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,980 | $33,500 | $2,792 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $38,800 | $33,356 | $2,780 |
| Receptionist | $38,280 | $32,938 | $2,745 |
| Security guard | $37,150 | $32,030 | $2,669 |
| Restaurant cook | $36,220 | $31,283 | $2,607 |
| Janitor | $35,480 | $30,688 | $2,557 |
| Retail salesperson | $34,370 | $29,796 | $2,483 |
| Cashier | $29,780 | $26,108 | $2,176 |
| Waiter or waitress | $28,990 | $25,473 | $2,123 |
| Teaching assistant | $28,220 | $24,849 | $2,071 |
| Childcare worker | $27,940 | $24,619 | $2,052 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.