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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in South Dakota

The median site reliability engineer salary in South Dakota is $120,350 per year, which is 17% below the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$120,350
vs National
$-24,650
State Rank
#45 of 50
Cost of Living
88%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in South Dakota by Experience

In South Dakota, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $76,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $174,300 per year. The cost of living index in South Dakota is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$76,360
$-15,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$122,840
$-25,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$174,300
$-35,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Dakota

Percentile SD Salary
10th Percentile $73,040
25th Percentile $95,450
Median (50th) $120,350
75th Percentile $153,550
90th Percentile $182,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in South Dakota

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in South Dakota include Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in South Dakota

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. South Dakota has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in South Dakota

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). South Dakota's demand may vary based on local industry trends.