Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Dakota earn a median salary of $79,698 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 220 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $66,100 to $105,790 depending on location.
$79,698
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$105,790
Highest paying metro
$66,100
Lowest paying metro
220
Employed in South Dakota
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $105,790 | $77,440 | $142,190 | 60 |
| Rapid City, SD | $77,440 | $70,870 | $108,700 | 70 |
| East South Dakota | $69,460 | $61,640 | $80,570 | 40 |
| West South Dakota | $66,100 | $61,990 | $82,020 | 50 |