Surveyors Salary in South Dakota

Surveyors in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $91,220 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($83,220), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveyors average at $86,630 and the median at $77,190 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,570.

Surveyors average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$91,220
Rapid City$83,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$91,220	$81,030	$74,920	$73,003	91
Rapid City	$83,220	$78,320	$68,890	$67,375	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.

Surveyors salary in other states

Surveyors 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 17-1022.
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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