Jobs, pay and daily life in Sioux Falls, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Sioux Falls is a city in South Dakota with 201,469 residents. The median household earns $75,970 a year and the median rent is $1,035 a month, which is 16.3% of the median household income. It is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan area, where BLS counts 178,590 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 7,680 | 1.98 | $75,350 | $54,040 | $97,330 | -23% |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,960 | 1.33 | $34,600 | $28,750 | $61,880 | -2% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,730 | 1.29 | $29,830 | $28,350 | $38,120 | -4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,610 | 1.72 | $37,650 | $29,260 | $46,330 | +1% |
| Cashiers | 4,000 | 1.13 | $30,880 | $27,480 | $37,530 | -6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,390 | 2.15 | $46,910 | $37,300 | $60,030 | -7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,270 | 1.10 | $43,850 | $32,960 | $58,900 | -2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,120 | 1.23 | $35,310 | $28,900 | $44,820 | -4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,930 | 1.76 | $39,190 | $31,110 | $45,850 | -7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,550 | 0.98 | $29,920 | $28,020 | $39,060 | -15% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,540 | 1.07 | $60,820 | $44,730 | $74,630 | +4% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 2,430 | 2.33 | $38,560 | $28,270 | $48,590 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,370 | 1.42 | $80,920 | $62,830 | $119,660 | -3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 2,210 | 1.56 | $78,740 | $49,020 | $128,680 | +9% |
| Light Truck Drivers | 2,080 | 1.84 | $42,890 | $27,520 | $60,580 | -4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,060 | 1.05 | $42,560 | $29,490 | $52,510 | -10% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,730 | 0.43 | $142,730 | $80,600 | $244,740 | +35% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,660 | 0.33 | $38,060 | $33,550 | $47,860 | +6% |
| Carpenters | 1,640 | 2.13 | $49,410 | $39,090 | $67,530 | -18% |
| Software Developers | 1,400 | 0.72 | $101,040 | $65,390 | $173,180 | -26% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 500 | 0.51 | $163,580 | $119,000 | $246,510 | -2% |
| Pharmacists | 690 | 1.85 | $148,330 | $123,700 | $174,070 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,730 | 0.43 | $142,730 | $80,600 | $244,740 | +35% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 500 | 1.36 | $130,390 | $104,220 | $159,330 | -1% |
| Lawyers | 570 | 0.66 | $112,260 | $78,770 | $288,720 | -30% |
| Software Developers | 1,400 | 0.72 | $101,040 | $65,390 | $173,180 | -26% |
| Civil Engineers | 540 | 1.29 | $99,700 | $72,840 | $135,900 | -1% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 530 | 0.88 | $99,140 | $66,710 | $155,510 | -6% |
| Management Analysts | 1,160 | 1.12 | $84,930 | $62,360 | $130,070 | -17% |
| Project Management Specialists | 530 | 0.43 | $84,190 | $59,480 | $126,120 | -18% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 710 | 1.00 | $82,190 | $60,040 | $106,390 | +3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,370 | 1.42 | $80,920 | $62,830 | $119,660 | -3% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 660 | 1.19 | $79,690 | $52,870 | $128,530 | +28% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 990 | 1.06 | $78,940 | $60,990 | $100,160 | -1% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 570 | 1.54 | $78,900 | $51,600 | $104,100 | +1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 2,210 | 1.56 | $78,740 | $49,020 | $128,680 | +9% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 500 | 0.65 | $77,440 | $57,350 | $94,900 | +2% |
| Compliance Officers | 520 | 1.08 | $77,030 | $60,320 | $128,890 | -5% |
| Registered Nurses | 7,680 | 1.98 | $75,350 | $54,040 | $97,330 | -23% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 650 | 0.84 | $73,250 | $55,640 | $95,780 | -2% |
These figures are for the whole Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $47,970 (US $50,980); unemployment 1.7% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.9% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.5% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 3.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,970 |
| Income per person | $44,604 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,035 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 16.3% |
| Median home value | $292,400 |
| Homeowners | 59.5% |
| Poverty rate | 9.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 90.6 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $47,970 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 38.1% |
| Born abroad | 8.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 73.9% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -7.7 | 18 | 12 |
| Feb | -6.1 | 21 | 18 |
| Mar | 1.5 | 35 | 34 |
| Apr | 8.4 | 47 | 72 |
| May | 15.0 | 59 | 90 |
| Jun | 21.2 | 70 | 106 |
| Jul | 24.5 | 76 | 74 |
| Aug | 22.6 | 73 | 83 |
| Sep | 17.9 | 64 | 77 |
| Oct | 8.9 | 48 | 55 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 35 | 23 |
| Dec | -5.4 | 22 | 23 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | NE | 161 mi | 489,263 | $71,640 | $1,229 |
| Lincoln | NE | 189 mi | 294,856 | $71,867 | $1,086 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 198 mi | 428,572 | $77,732 | $1,340 |
| St. Paul | MN | 204 mi | 307,284 | $73,394 | $1,281 |
| Des Moines | IA | 209 mi | 212,421 | $65,932 | $1,090 |
| Rochester | MN | 215 mi | 122,330 | $89,389 | $1,399 |
| Fargo | ND | 230 mi | 131,627 | $66,998 | $946 |
| Cedar Rapids | IA | 278 mi | 137,264 | $70,424 | $967 |
| Topeka | KS | 316 mi | 125,786 | $56,956 | $979 |
| Kansas City | KS | 322 mi | 155,135 | $62,401 | $1,123 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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201,469 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,035 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 16.3% of the median household income.
$75,970 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
1.7% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
South Dakota. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.