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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Sioux Falls, SD

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$80,920

Mean: $88,090

~$63,118 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$38.91

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,245/mo

Savings rate

56%

Accountants and Auditors salary in Sioux Falls, SD — median $80,920/year, range $71,840-$99,730

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$71,840

Median

$80,920

75th %

$99,730

Median is in the 33th percentile of the typical range

Accountants and Auditors in other SD cities

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Sioux FallsYOU ARE HERE
$80,920
Rapid City
$79,270-2.0%

About Accountants and Auditors salaries in Sioux Falls, SD

Accountants and Auditors in Sioux Falls, SD earn a median of $80,920 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $88,090, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most accountants and auditors in this area earn between $71,840 and $99,730. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $38.91 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Software ate the routine bookkeeping work years ago. What's left is the hard stuff: complex tax strategy, forensic accounting, merger due diligence, and ESG reporting. Companies need people who can interpret the numbers, not just enter them.

Worth knowing: The CPA premium is real — certified accountants consistently earn 15–25% more. But the CPA exam pass rate hovers around 50%, which keeps supply tight and salaries up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a accountants and auditors in Sioux Falls?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $80,920. The average (mean) is $88,090, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Sioux Falls?

About $38.91/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for accountants and auditors in Sioux Falls?

The middle 50% earn between $71,840 and $99,730. Below $71,840 is typically entry-level; above $99,730 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $80,920 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$80,920$63,118
Monthly$6,743$5,260
Biweekly$3,112$2,428
Weekly$1,556$1,214
Hourly (40h/wk)$38.91$30.35
Hourly (35h/wk)$44.46$34.68
Hourly (30h/wk)$51.87$40.46
Daily (8h)$311$243

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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