General and Operations Managers Salary in South Dakota

General and operations managers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $155,870 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($149,450), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the general and operations managers average at $153,020 and the median at $137,400 for 4,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $134,940.

General and Operations Managers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$155,870
Rapid City$149,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$155,870	$142,730	$104,570	$117,803	91
Rapid City	$149,450	$130,410	$97,350	$113,415	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.

General and Operations Managers salary in other states

General and Operations Managers 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 11-1021.
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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