South Dakota Government Jobs
South Dakota has 389 open government jobs as of October 26, 2026, from 45 employers; the median advertised salary is $85,883.
Browse 389 government jobs in South Dakota — state, county, and city positions with advertised salary data.
Search South Dakota Government Jobs →- Open jobs
- 389
- Employers
- 45
- New in 30 days
- 266
- Median pay
- $85,883
- Middle half
- $54K–$117K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| United States Postal Service | 66 | |
| Indian Health Service | 60 | $69,521 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 55 | $89,028 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 27 | $113,754 |
| City of Sioux Falls | 24 | $47,710 |
Kind of work
| Category | Open |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Administrative | 63 |
| Engineering | 61 |
| Skilled Trades | 46 |
| Law Enforcement & Public Safety | 35 |
- Billing TechnicianIndian Health Service · Pine Ridge, SD · $37K - $66K
- Fire Protective Equipment TechnicianCity of Sioux Falls · City of Sioux Falls, SD · $50K - $54K
- Supervisory Transportation Security OfficerTransportation Security Administration · Pierre, SD · $75K - $97K
- Manager, Quality System Compliance Auditor (Remote)RTX (Raytheon) · US-SD-REMOTE · $108K - $205K
- Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/FloatVeterans Health Administration · Hot Springs, SD · $66K - $127K
- Assistant Hospital Housekeeping OfficerVeterans Health Administration · Fort Meade, SD · $75K - $97K
- Landscape Architect (Seasonal)National Park Service · Yankton, SD · $26.85 - $33.05
- People Operations AssociateVia Transportation · Sioux Falls, SD · $70K - $90K
- Supervisory Facility Operations SpecialistNational Park Service · Hot Springs, SD · $90K - $116K
- School CounselorBureau of Indian Education · Eagle Butte, SD · $41.27 - $74.86
- Healthcare EngineerVeterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD · $58K - $129K
- Contract QA/QC Program Implementation ManagerAmentum · US-SD-Pierre · $120 - $150
- Health TechnicianIndian Health Service · Kyle, SD · $37K - $59K
- Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)-Care in the CommunityVeterans Health Administration · Fort Meade, SD (+1 more) · $48K - $62K
- Registered Nurse - Domiciliary Mental HealthVeterans Health Administration · Hot Springs, SD · $72K - $135K
- Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information SystemsBlue Water Thinking · Onsite - Fort Meade, SD · $75K - $90K
- SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALISTGeological Survey · Sioux Falls, SD · $106K - $138K
- Police OfficerVeterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD · $50K - $65K
- Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary CareVeterans Health Administration · Rapid City, SD · $48K - $88K
- System Administrator IIAmentum · US-SD-Rapid City · $86K - $90K
- Engineering TechnicianCity of Sioux Falls · City of Sioux Falls, SD · $60K - $71K
- Nursing Assistant- Specialty CareVeterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD · $40K - $59K
- Nurse (Peds)Indian Health Service · Pine Ridge, SD · $73K - $110K
- Transportation Engineering Market Lead - GP0002Felsburg Holt & Ullevig · Sioux Falls, SD · $150K - $185K
Frequently asked questions
What do government jobs in South Dakota pay?
The median advertised salary for government jobs in South Dakota on Ayla is $85,883 a year as of October 26, 2026; the middle half pay $54,101 to $117,265.
Who is hiring the most government jobs in South Dakota?
As of October 26, 2026, the employers with the most open government jobs in South Dakota on Ayla are United States Postal Service (66), Indian Health Service (60) and Veterans Health Administration (55).
How many new government jobs in South Dakota were posted in the last 30 days?
266 of the 389 open government jobs in South Dakota on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 26, 2026.