Personal Financial Advisors Salary in South Dakota

Personal financial advisors in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $147,780 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($119,480), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the personal financial advisors average at $175,820 and the median at $128,720 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,670.

Personal Financial Advisors average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$147,780
Rapid City$119,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$147,780	$121,350	$83,150	$112,274	91
Rapid City	$119,480	$103,760	$101,840	$92,884	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.

Personal Financial Advisors salary in other states

Personal Financial Advisors 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 13-2052.
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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