The median annual wage for Commercial Pilots in South Dakota is $75,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,990.
Pay spans roughly $49,770 at the 10th percentile to $153,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 290 people work as commercial pilots in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $75,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,990 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,770 |
| 90th percentile | $153,600 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.