Sioux Falls engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$92,226
Sioux Falls
Top earners
$129,693
Higher end
vs national
-23% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
SD
South Dakota
Engineers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro earn an estimated $92,226, -23% vs national, with top earners near $129,693. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Sioux Falls
Estimated pay for each discipline in Sioux Falls. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $170,990 | $238,920 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,700 | $131,490 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,480 | $120,860 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,010 | $136,310 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $94,780 | $128,610 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $92,170 | $124,900 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $87,770 | $128,490 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $87,770 | $128,490 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $87,770 | $128,490 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $87,770 | $128,490 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $87,770 | $128,490 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $87,770 | $128,490 | Estimate |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$170,990
90th
$238,920
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,700
90th
$131,490
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Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,480
90th
$120,860
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,010
90th
$136,310
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$94,780
90th
$128,610
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$92,170
90th
$124,900
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$87,770
90th
$128,490
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What affects engineering pay in Sioux Falls
- ▹Local market. Sioux Falls pay runs -23% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the South Dakota statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Sioux Falls, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Sioux Falls — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN, weighted by local employment (2,500 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →