PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Regulatory Specialist
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$20.75–$31.50/ hour
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Sioux Falls area is $37.10 per hour ($77,170 a year), with the typical range running from $30.67 to $45.26. That ranks 104th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 40th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sioux Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sioux Falls.
- $37.10median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $31–$45typical range per hour
- 540employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 8% above the South Dakota statewide median of $34.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 540 compliance officers employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.79 | $59,880 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.67 | $63,790 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.10 | $77,170 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.26 | $94,140 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.72 | $134,620 | 72% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 104th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 40th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.10 median hour buys what $40.94 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,336
- Per year: $66,780
- Per month: $5,565
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $31.74/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $31.14/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $31.14/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $31.14/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $43.23/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $35.56/hr | 72,145 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in South Dakota · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $37.10 per hour, about $77,170 a year. The middle half earn between $30.67 and $45.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 40th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 104th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Sioux Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Sioux Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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Low$28Median$39.22High$61
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