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Distribution Manager Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$51.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $84,393/year ($7,033/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 20th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 370 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $107,410 a year — though pay ranges from $70,090 for newcomers to $147,230 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $147,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 370 Distribution Manager jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Distribution Manager salary of $107,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $84,393 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $107,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,800 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,217 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $84,393 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in South Dakota?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in South Dakota is $107,410 per year ($51.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,250 and $123,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $107,410, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $84,393 per year ($7,033 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 370 Distribution Manager jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.