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Resident Salary in South Dakota 2026–27
USD Sanford School of Medicine, the South Dakota institution SalaryDr tracks, pays PGY-1 residents $67,500 in 2026–27, or $74,478 after adjusting for local cost of living.
PGY-1 pay at South Dakota institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD Sanford School of Medicine | Sioux Falls, SD | $67,500 | $74,478 | 35 |
South Dakota compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at South Dakota institutions we track is $67,500, $4,164 less than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the South Dakota median is $74,478 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error