Office Manager salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN
No other area in South Dakota pays office managers more than Sioux Falls: the median is $67,320 a year1. That is 7.7% above the South Dakota statewide median of $62,530, and 3.1% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #136 of 519 areas. With about 800 office managers, no area in South Dakota employs more.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Sioux Falls, SD-MN. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sioux Falls against South Dakota and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $49,460 | $67,320 | $86,740 | |
| South Dakota | $42,940 | $62,530 | $83,490 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Sioux Falls earns $58,610–$77,280. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $86,740, only 1.8 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $18,670 wide, against $21,260 across South Dakota and $29,140 nationally: employers in Sioux Falls pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,460 | $4,122 | $23.78 | $63,819 |
| 25th percentile | $58,610 | $4,884 | $28.18 | $75,626 |
| Median | $67,320 | $5,610 | $32.37 | $86,865 |
| 75th percentile | $77,280 | $6,440 | $37.15 | $99,716 |
| 90th percentile | $86,740 | $7,228 | $41.70 | $111,923 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $9,960 a year in pay and about $12,852 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,710 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Sioux Falls, and the South Dakota statewide median of $62,530 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Sioux Falls
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $19,545 to the $67,320 median and brings it to $86,865 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Sioux Falls
Of the 16 roles we track in Sioux Falls, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($68,230) and marketing specialists ($66,060). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,190.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +20.2% | 2,370 | |
| Recruiter | +1.4% | 670 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 800 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -1.9% | 760 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -6.8% | 320 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in Sioux Falls (-3.1%), between customer support specialists (-2.1%) and accountants (-3.3%). The typical role here is at -7.5%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Sioux Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 4.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Sioux Falls, 4.0% across South Dakota and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in South Dakota
Across the 4 areas of South Dakota with data for this job, the median runs from $57,240 in the West South Dakota nonmetro area to $67,320 in Sioux Falls, a gap of $10,080 a year. No other area in South Dakota has as many office managers, and all 3 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Sioux Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | this area | 800 | |
| East South Dakota (Nonmetro) | -9.4% | 370 | |
| Rapid City, SD | -9.8% | 320 | |
| West South Dakota (Nonmetro) | -15.0% | 220 |
Sioux Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sioux Falls is #289 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside South Dakota, Louisville and Miami-Fort Lauderdale pay just above Sioux Falls and Grand Junction and Dover just below. All four are within $230 a year of the median in Sioux Falls. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sioux Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | +0.3% | 26,510 | pay | |
| Louisville, KY-IN | +0.2% | 6,470 | pay | |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | this area | 800 | ||
| Grand Junction, CO | -0.1% | 540 | pay | |
| Dover, DE | -0.2% | 750 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -2.1% | 810 | jobs | |
| Charlottesville, VA | -5.7% | 800 | jobs | |
| Odessa, TX | -6.0% | 790 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Sioux Falls, SD-MN?
About $86,865 a year at the median, or $7,239 a month: $67,320 in pay plus about $19,545 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Sioux Falls?
The median was $67,320 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,460, the 90th $86,740, and the middle half earned $58,610 to $77,280.
Is Sioux Falls the most expensive area in South Dakota for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $67,320 is the highest of 4 areas in South Dakota. The East South Dakota nonmetro area comes next at $60,970.
How many office managers work in Sioux Falls?
BLS counts about 800 in the May 2025 survey. No other area in South Dakota has as many.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Sioux Falls?
Yes: $1,260 a year more at the median. The medians are $67,320 and $66,060.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.