Commercial Pilots Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #48 of 48 · SD
35.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,070 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $83,710
Employment 320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,590P25 $59,420 Median $83,710P75 $113,430P90 $157,840
About 80% of commercial pilotss in South Dakota earn between $51,590 and $157,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean commercial pilots salary in South Dakota is $94,070, about 35.6% below the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $112,100 | $114,140 | 110 |
| Rapid City, SD | $86,150 | $87,930 | 60 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $79,990 | $90,930 | 40 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $77,780 | $79,500 | 110 |