Explore $100K+ Jobs in South Dakota

Find vetted professional opportunities in South Dakota with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. From established employers in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to roles across the state, explore openings for experienced professionals seeking their next career move.

South Dakota career opportunities

South Dakota’s economy includes healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, technology, agriculture, energy, and professional services. High-paying positions may include leadership, specialized technical, clinical, sales, and operations roles. Availability and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience.

Where to find jobs

Sioux Falls is a major center for healthcare, finance, and business services, while Rapid City offers opportunities in healthcare, tourism, government, and regional services. Employers in smaller cities and rural areas may also hire for specialized and senior-level positions.

Find the right role on Ladders

Browse South Dakota listings, review salary and experience requirements, and focus your search on positions that match your expertise and career goals. New opportunities may be added as employers hire, so check back regularly.

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$190K - $267K *

Join a team that's redefining web performance and developer experience. You'll tackle complex platform challenges, optimize Shreddit’s architecture, and enhance tooling for a high-traffic site, empowe...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Optimize end-to-end project delivery by developing customer-facing products and internal tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to rapidly turn needs into functional solutions, leveraging AI and modern...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $208K *

Join a team that's redefining compliance and communications by developing scalable, cloud-native systems. You'll design impactful features, optimize performance, and mentor others while navigating com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Empower the development of key backend services and APIs, enhancing KeeperApp functionality. Leverage your expertise in Java and SQL to optimize performance while collaborating on innovative cybersecu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling analytics and AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality data solution...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $350K *

Transform complex AI research into scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance backend services, ensuring robust infrastructure for model training and data collection...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $218K *

Elevate operational excellence by engineering reliable Kubernetes solutions that streamline compute orchestration, enhance automation, and drive AI integration for a robust developer experience across...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise to support military vessel operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical systems while managing design and...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer the future of AI as a Senior Engineer specializing in semantic web technologies, bridging business and tech to create scalable data solutions that enhance analytics, knowledge management, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $179K *

Make your mark by designing and deploying scalable backend services for crypto products. Collaborate across teams to create APIs that enhance developer experience while ensuring operational excellence...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI financial solutions by architecting and deploying advanced chat interfaces and reporting systems. Collaborate with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows for global c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading design and implementation of robust enterprise systems, driving innovation, and establishing engineering excellence while mentoring developers and collabora...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a Technical Lead to design, modernize, and enhance federal software systems. Drive engineering excellence across the SDLC, mentor teams, and deliver secure, scalable applications in mission...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform national security oversight by leading AI engineering initiatives that enhance investigative and audit operations within government settings, leveraging enterprise AI solutions to shape stra...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Drive innovation in test infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and reliability for all engineering teams. Lead initiatives to modernize test execution, minimize feedback loops, and ensure trust in resu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $188K *

Empower a high-performing tech team by leading the development of scalable web applications. Drive project delivery, mentor developers, and ensure compliance in a dynamic, regulated environment while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the configuration and support of Infor M3 non-finance modules, driving business process analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation and user tra...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative and scalable Trading & Custody systems by leading cross-functional projects and collaborating closely with product and compliance teams, while inspiring the engineering team with a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by partnering with customers and teams to transform AI and HPC requirements into reliable deployments, driving success through technical depth and collaboration across fun...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000-plus jobs are available in South Dakota?question toggle

    Depending on current openings, roles may span healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, sales, operations, and executive leadership. Requirements and salaries vary by position and employer.

  • Which South Dakota cities have professional job opportunities?question toggle

    Sioux Falls and Rapid City are major employment centers, and opportunities may also be available in communities throughout the state.

  • How can I find high-paying jobs in South Dakota?question toggle

    Use Ladders to browse vetted professional listings, compare role requirements, and identify openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • Do South Dakota jobs listed on Ladders all pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.