Computer User Support Specialists Salary in South Dakota
In South Dakota, computer user support specialists earn a median $48,260 a year, well below the national median of $61,860 (−22%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. Computer User Support Specialists earn 3% more than the median across all occupations in South Dakota ($47,080). Every neighbouring state pays more: Wyoming, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Montana range from $58,460 in Montana to $65,100 in Wyoming. South Dakota employs 1,240 computer user support specialists, 2.72 per 1,000 jobs, the 49th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.59 means it is less common in South Dakota than nationally.
South Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| South Dakota | Hourly | $18.14 | $19.59 | $23.20 | $28.40 | $31.03 | $24.26 | 1,240 | 2.72 | 0.59 |
| Annual | $37,720 | $40,750 | $48,260 | $59,080 | $64,550 | $50,470 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.70 | $23.56 | $29.74 | $38.00 | $48.34 | $32.37 | 717,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,980 | $49,000 | $61,860 | $79,040 | $100,540 | $67,330 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 49th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.59
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.72
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of South Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in South Dakota
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching South Dakota publish a row for computer user support specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $24.25 | $50,430 | $38,630 | $73,350 | 250 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| Rapid City, SD | $24.08 | $50,080 | $36,860 | $70,130 | 180 | 2.41 | 0.52 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $23.20 | $48,260 | $37,960 | $64,780 | 600 | 3.39 | 0.73 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24.62 | $51,200 | $38,720 | $64,470 | 220 | 1.63 | 0.35 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $20.76 | $43,170 | $36,650 | $62,290 | 130 | 2.12 | 0.46 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $23.20 | $48,260 | 1,240 | 0.59 |
| Iowa | $28.27 | $58,810 | 6,140 | 0.85 |
| Minnesota | $30.59 | $63,630 | 15,320 | 1.13 |
| Montana | $28.11 | $58,460 | 1,640 | 0.69 |
| North Dakota | $29.48 | $61,310 | 1,400 | 0.71 |
| Nebraska | $29.25 | $60,830 | 6,380 | 1.35 |
| Wyoming | $31.30 | $65,100 | 790 | 0.61 |
See the national page for Computer User Support Specialists (every state ranked) and the South Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS South Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.