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Jobs in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Sioux Falls, SD-MN: 178,590 jobs, median pay $47,970 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$47,970median pay
178,590jobs
7cities listed
$98,890top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Sioux Falls, SD-MN is a metropolitan area in South Dakota · Minnesota. BLS counts 178,590 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $47,970 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $30,060 and the highest-paid tenth more than $98,890).

Cities in our guides that belong to this area: Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea, Dell Rapids, Hartford, Canton.

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Registered Nurses7,680$75,350$54,040$97,3301.98
Retail Salespersons5,960$34,600$28,750$61,8801.33
Fast Food and Counter Workers5,730$29,830$28,350$38,1201.29
Stockers and Order Fillers5,610$37,650$29,260$46,3301.72
Cashiers4,000$30,880$27,480$37,5301.13
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks3,390$46,910$37,300$60,0302.15
Customer Service Representatives3,270$43,850$32,960$58,9001.10
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners3,120$35,310$28,900$44,8201.23
Nursing Assistants2,930$39,190$31,110$45,8501.76
Waiters and Waitresses2,550$29,920$28,020$39,0600.98
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2,540$60,820$44,730$74,6301.07
Receptionists and Information Clerks2,430$38,560$28,270$48,5902.33
Accountants and Auditors2,370$80,920$62,830$119,6601.42
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2,210$78,740$49,020$128,6801.56
Light Truck Drivers2,080$42,890$27,520$60,5801.84
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive2,060$42,560$29,490$52,5101.05
General and Operations Managers1,730$142,730$80,600$244,7400.43
Home Health and Personal Care Aides1,660$38,060$33,550$47,8600.33
Carpenters1,640$49,410$39,090$67,5302.13
Software Developers1,400$101,040$65,390$173,1800.72
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1,390$44,420$35,140$51,3300.41
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,360$44,190$36,980$58,1300.84
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1,340$57,840$39,180$94,9901.04
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,330$50,040$46,400$58,0300.84
Electricians1,330$61,470$46,150$80,8601.53
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,270$48,330$38,780$61,4800.72
Bartenders1,260$30,180$27,960$41,9601.45
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1,230$30,150$27,370$39,3801.97
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary1,200$28,230$24,800$35,1400.74
Food Preparation Workers1,170$30,360$27,370$39,0201.14
Management Analysts1,160$84,930$62,360$130,0701.12
Childcare Workers1,140$28,030$26,810$37,9401.92
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1,140$44,060$32,300$56,1901.22
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers1,090$37,400$30,440$47,1201.00
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,080$42,420$35,040$51,1900.77
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers990$78,940$60,990$100,1601.06
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses990$53,520$38,940$64,7701.33
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners970$32,260$28,580$40,2000.98
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education920$51,630$47,130$59,4700.75
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators880$47,410$40,390$60,2500.99

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Financial Managers500$163,580$119,000$246,5100.51
Pharmacists690$148,330$123,700$174,0701.85
General and Operations Managers1,730$142,730$80,600$244,7400.43
Nurse Practitioners500$130,390$104,220$159,3301.36
Medical and Health Services Managers450$127,670$84,310$190,4200.66
Construction Managers430$119,490$93,450$161,4300.98
Lawyers570$112,260$78,770$288,7200.66
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers300$105,600$59,660$188,2501.22
Software Developers1,400$101,040$65,390$173,1800.72
Civil Engineers540$99,700$72,840$135,9001.29
Computer Systems Analysts530$99,140$66,710$155,5100.88
Financial and Investment Analysts470$99,140$54,900$248,5201.13
Physical Therapists460$91,470$77,890$107,5701.51
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents480$86,780$47,750$226,2100.85
Management Analysts1,160$84,930$62,360$130,0701.12
Project Management Specialists530$84,190$59,480$126,1200.43
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers710$82,190$60,040$106,3901.00
Accountants and Auditors2,370$80,920$62,830$119,6601.42
Insurance Sales Agents660$79,690$52,870$128,5301.19
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers990$78,940$60,990$100,1601.06
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators570$78,900$51,600$104,1001.54
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2,210$78,740$49,020$128,6801.56
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers500$77,440$57,350$94,9000.65
Compliance Officers520$77,030$60,320$128,8901.08
Registered Nurses7,680$75,350$54,040$97,3301.98
Buyers and Purchasing Agents380$73,860$55,700$103,0300.66
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers650$73,250$55,640$95,7800.84
Human Resources Specialists670$68,230$51,530$104,5600.64
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors640$67,520$47,580$80,8800.90
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers800$67,320$49,460$86,7400.48
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists760$66,060$48,580$124,9900.74
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel320$62,740$38,490$99,4900.22
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers600$62,440$48,990$76,0701.28
Industrial Machinery Mechanics430$61,920$48,320$73,5300.85
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists620$61,700$46,800$81,1201.86
Electricians1,330$61,470$46,150$80,8601.53
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators630$60,960$48,310$77,1801.15
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2,540$60,820$44,730$74,6301.07
Food Service Managers530$60,670$51,820$80,3701.92
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics720$59,190$40,250$80,5000.89

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota201,469$1,035
BrandonSouth Dakota10,996$976
HarrisburgSouth Dakota8,519$1,362
TeaSouth Dakota6,786$1,220
Dell RapidsSouth Dakota3,905$962
HartfordSouth Dakota3,478$938
CantonSouth Dakota3,033$673

Open jobs

Open private-sector jobs by city of this area:

Sioux Falls · Brandon · Harrisburg · Tea · Dell Rapids · Hartford · Canton

FAQ

How many jobs are there in Sioux Falls, SD-MN?

BLS counts 178,590 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Sioux Falls, SD-MN?

$47,970 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Sioux Falls, SD-MN?

Financial Managers, with a median of $163,580 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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