Software Developer salary in South Dakota
The median annual wage for software developers in South Dakota is $96,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $135,980. South Dakota ranks 49 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$96,310
25th percentile
$79,810
75th percentile
$121,190
90th percentile
$160,380
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Dakota | 2,380 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Dakota | $104,790 |
| National median | $135,980 |
| National employment | 1,687,890 |
States with similar pay for software developers
- Mississippi: median $95,330
- Louisiana: median $102,800
- Arkansas: median $104,490
- North Dakota: median $105,600
- Indiana: median $105,920
- Kentucky: median $109,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Software Developers" (15-1252), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.