News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in South Dakota

Ranked #45 of 48 · SD

57% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,010 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,520
Employment 190

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $32,610P25 $35,850 Median $43,520P75 $45,990P90 $50,940

About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in South Dakota earn between $32,610 and $50,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Dakota
$44,010
U.S. average
$102,460

The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in South Dakota is $44,010, about 57% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Rapid City, SD $45,230 $44,250 30
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,370 $39,300 60
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,310 $39,530 40

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