Lead Artist Salary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

How much does a Lead Artist make in Sioux Falls, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Sioux Falls, SD is $58,997. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,272 to $66,571, with most professionals earning between $46,150 and $73,467.

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Communicate with Director of Production Operations, Quality Assurance and Production Coordinator and management regarding safety concerns, equipment failure, etc.

December 10, 2022

Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Sioux Falls, SD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

52272

66571

58997

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52415

66640

59071

What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Sioux Falls, SD. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $52,272 to $66,571 with the average base salary of $58,997. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,415 to $66,640 with the average total cash compensation of $59,071.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,997	$52,272 - $66,571
Bonus	$74	$142 - $68
Total Pay	$59,071	$52,415 - $66,640

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Artist Salary Near Sioux Falls, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Brookings, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,816 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Sioux City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,975 - $63,646	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,816 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Norfolk, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,457 - $62,986	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,564 - $68,216	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,638 - $60,669	COMPARE TO Sioux Falls, SD

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About Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and the 143rd-most populous city in the United States. It is the county seat of Minnehaha County and also extends into Lincoln County to the south, proximate with the Minnesota state line. It is the 47th-fastest-growing city in the United States and the fastest-growing metro area in South Dakota, with a population increase of 22% between 2000 and 2010. As of 2019, Sioux Falls had an estimated population of 187,200. The metropolitan population of 259,0...

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