As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in South Dakota is $78,595, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,511 weekly, or $6,550 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $66,402 to $95,389. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,213) and 75th percentile ($87,386), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,389 per year. This $15,173 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Dakota Special Projects Manager often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 nationwide for Special Projects Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $66,402 SD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $72,213 SD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $78,595 SD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $87,386 SD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $95,389 SD March 01, 2026
25% $72,213 10% $66,402 90% $95,389 75% $87,386 $78,595 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $77,640 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $74,764 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $79,219 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $73,433 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $73,433 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $73,433 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $79,104 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $79,219 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $77,640 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $76,326 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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