Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Dakota

Detectives and criminal investigators in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $113,230 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($90,320), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the detectives and criminal investigators average at $91,060 and the median at $77,730 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,430.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$113,230
Rapid City$90,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$113,230	$110,760	$76,190	$88,487	91
Rapid City	$90,320	$77,730	$74,540	$72,370	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other states

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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