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💰 COL Index: 90 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Sioux Falls, SD

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,092
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$74,299
model average ÷ 90.3 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$153,033
City 1BR Rent Reference
$884
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Sioux Falls?

$67,092 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,092/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,591/month
Household income context$70,925

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$153,033
💡 Purchasing-power model $169,472
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.57/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$132,071
💡 Purchasing-power model $146,258
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.50/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,556
💡 Purchasing-power model $136,828
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.40/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,061
💡 Purchasing-power model $116,347
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.51/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,332
💡 Purchasing-power model $108,895
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.27/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Sioux Falls

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (90.3/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $153,033
2 Pharmacist $132,071
3 Software Developer $123,556
4 Construction Manager $105,061
5 Project Manager $98,332
6 Physical Therapist $96,808
7 Financial Analyst $96,128
8 Web Developer $90,050
9 Dental Hygienist $84,982
10 Accountant $83,575
11 Registered Nurse $83,565
12 Data Analyst $80,934
13 Police Officer $72,730
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,681
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,817
16 Plumber $61,506
17 Paralegal $60,923
18 Electrician $59,758
19 Real Estate Agent $59,690
20 Graphic Designer $59,555
21 Firefighter $55,457
22 Carpenter $55,263
23 HVAC Technician $54,050
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,545
25 Pharmacy Technician $48,544
26 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,544
27 Loan Officer $48,544
28 Cosmetologist $48,544
29 Dental Assistant $48,544
30 Insurance Agent $48,544
31 Veterinary Technician $48,544
32 Social Worker $48,544
33 Chef/Head Cook $48,544
34 Auto Mechanic $48,544
35 Personal Trainer $48,544
36 Nail Technician $48,544
37 Welder $48,146
38 Medical Assistant $37,156
39 Security Guard $35,088
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,719

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Sioux Falls salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.607×–1.456× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 90.3 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Sioux Falls

🏠
1BR Rent
$884/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,042/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$312,000
📉
Unemployment
2.2%
💳
Median Income
$70,925
🎓
College Educated
41%
🚶
Walk Score
55/100
📊
Cost of Living
90
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Sioux Falls Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Sioux Falls mean on this page?

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$67,092 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Sioux Falls workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Sioux Falls?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,591 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Sioux Falls?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Sioux Falls?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.607×–1.456× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Sioux Falls

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