Data Analyst Jobs in South Dakota — Sioux Falls & Rapid City

Data Analyst Jobs in South DakotaSouth Dakota's small data analyst market is concentrated in Sioux Falls, where financial services and healthcare create most opportunities. No state income tax and an extremely low cost of living make South Dakota a hidden gem for analysts.

Salary Range

$58,000 – $78,000/year

South Dakota has no state income tax and one of the lowest costs of living in the US, making moderate salaries very comfortable.

4 jobs found

Oncology Data Specialist

Avera — Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Project Document and Data Specialist

Liberty Core Consultants — Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Data Analyst III (Hybrid)

The Bancorp Bank, N.A. — Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

RSD Technical Data Specialist

Rosenbauer Group — Lyons, South Dakota, United States

What You Need to Know

Sioux Falls is South Dakota's analyst hub, and it's more active than most people expect. The city has a strong financial services sector — Citibank and Wells Fargo maintain significant credit card and banking operations here, creating demand for financial and risk analysts. First Premier Bank and Meta Financial Group add to the financial analytics market. Healthcare is the other pillar — Sanford Health (one of the largest health systems in the country) and Avera Health both employ analysts for clinical, operations, and business intelligence roles. Rapid City has a smaller market centered on healthcare and tourism (proximity to Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park creates some hospitality analytics demand). South Dakota's combination of no income tax, low cost of living, and steady financial services demand makes it genuinely attractive for analysts who prioritize financial well-being over big-city amenities.