Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Salary in South Dakota

Interviewers (except eligibility and loan) in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $43,270 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($42,710), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interviewers (except eligibility and loan) average at $42,930 and the median at $43,930 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,240.

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$43,270
Sioux Falls$42,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$43,270	$41,710	$37,710	$36,947	89
Sioux Falls	$42,710	$44,800	$38,090	$36,497	91

*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.

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan salary in other states

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 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 43-4111.
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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