Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in South Dakota

Financial and investment analysts in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $124,150 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($90,050), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial and investment analysts average at $120,230 and the median at $99,150 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,800.

Financial and Investment Analysts average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$124,150
Rapid City$90,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$124,150	$99,140	$74,850	$96,123	91
Rapid City	$90,050	$69,690	$69,690	$72,180	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.

Financial and Investment Analysts salary in other states

Financial and Investment Analysts 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 13-2051.
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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