| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Kumar Sanjeev |
Jerome J. Lohr Endowed Dean/Professor |
$240,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
University of South Dakota |
Karius Kayla C |
Head Coach, Wm's Basketball |
$240,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2021 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Karius Kayla C |
Head Coach, Wm's Basketball |
$240,000.00 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2017 |
South Dakota State University |
Sell Justin G |
Director Of Athletics |
$240,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Stiegelmeier John |
Head Coach-Football |
$240,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Karius Kayla C |
Head Coach, Wm's Basketball |
$240,000.00 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2024 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Anderson Laurie |
Vice President Of Research |
$240,000.00 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2022 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Roberts Lance A |
Provoswice Pres Acad Affairs |
$237,617.04 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Scholl Daniel T |
Vice President For Research & Economic Development/Professor |
$237,600.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Reuter Suzanne D |
Asst Dean, Med Student Affairs |
$237,373.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2023 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Davis Ralph |
Vp Research |
$237,236.00 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2017 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Langerman Michael A |
|
$237,033.88 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2021 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Winter Robb M |
Professor/Bme Program Coord |
$236,539.26 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Wolf-Hall Charlene E |
Dean/Professor |
$236,030.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Willis Michaela L |
Vice President For Student Affairs & Enrollment Management |
$235,914.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Hansen Daniel J |
Dean - Pharmacy/Professor |
$235,812.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Soundy Timothy J |
Chair, Psychiatry |
$235,456.58 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2022 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Soundy Timothy J |
Chair, Psychiatry |
$235,456.58 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2022 |
University of South Dakota |
Soundy Timothy J |
Chair, Psychiatry |
$235,456.58 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Johnston Aaron J |
Head Coach-Women's Basketball |
$235,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Johnston Aaron J |
Head Coach-Women's Basketball |
$235,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Johnston Aaron J |
Head Coach-Women's Basketball |
$235,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Berdanier Bruce W |
Dean/Professor |
$234,837.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Price Maribeth H |
Dean Of Graduate Education |
$234,667.50 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2020 |
University of South Dakota |
Hansen Keith A |
Chair, Ob/Gyn |
$233,617.46 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Scholl Daniel T |
Vice President For Research & Economic Development/Professor |
$232,363.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Scholl Daniel T |
Vice President For Research & Economic Development/Professor |
$232,363.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Sargeant Lynn M |
Dean/Professor |
$231,625.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University of South Dakota |
Abou Samra Haifa R |
Dean, School Of Health Science |
$231,531.04 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Pohlson Scott W |
Vp, Enroll, Market & Student Svc |
$231,156.48 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Engebretson Daniel S |
Vp, Research & Spon Programs |
$230,921.79 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2019 |
University of South Dakota |
Hansen Keith A |
|
$230,847.29 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2021 |
University of South Dakota |
Srstka Erin L |
Director, Crhi |
$229,749.90 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Middendorf Alex W |
Assistant Professor/Cpc Appe Coordinator |
$228,834.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Hsu Jennifer L |
Professor |
$228,792.72 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2018 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Kouris Demitris A |
Provost/Vice Pres Acad Affairs |
$227,499.96 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2017 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Kouris Demitris A |
|
$227,499.96 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Scholl Daniel T |
Vice President For Research & Economic Development/Professor |
$227,250.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Berdanier Bruce W |
Dean/Professor |
$226,810.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Berdanier Bruce W |
Dean/Professor |
$226,810.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Roberts Lance A |
Provost/Vice Pres Acad Affairs |
$226,718.36 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Krogh Mary A |
Dean-College Of Nursing/Professor |
$226,618.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Dudley John E |
Dean, Col Of A&S |
$226,403.36 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2022 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Dudley John E |
Dean, Col Of A&S |
$226,403.36 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2020 |
University of South Dakota |
Bonneau Lisa K |
Assistant Provost |
$226,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Johnston Aaron |
Head Coach-Women's Basketball |
$225,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Scholl Daniel |
Vice President For Research & Economic Development/Professor |
$225,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
University of South Dakota |
Abou Samra Haifa R |
|
$225,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Ortlieb Evan T |
Dean-College Of Education And Human Sciences/Professor |
$225,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
University of South Dakota |
Abou Samra Haifa R |
Dean, School Of Health Science |
$225,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2020 |
University of South Dakota |
Zenel Joseph A |
Interim Chair, Pediatrics |
$225,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Greene Tracy A |
Vice President & General Counsel |
$224,926.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
University of South Dakota |
Chatterjee Archana |
|
$224,345.47 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Santos Joseph M |
Academic Director/Professor |
$224,267.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Davis Ralph K |
Vp Research |
$223,808.04 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Wolf-Hall Charlene E |
Dean/Professor |
$223,746.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Muirhead Desirae M |
Chair, Pathology |
$222,907.68 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Middendorf Alex W |
Assistant Professor/Cpc Appe Coordinator |
$222,720.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Kozmenko Valeriy V |
Professor |
$222,680.22 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Blanton John R |
Associate Dean-Cafes Research/Director-Sd Ag Experiment Station/Professor |
$222,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Wang Xuejun |
Professor |
$221,093.02 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2022 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Wang Xuejun |
Professor |
$221,093.02 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Middendorf Alex W |
Assistant Professor |
$220,514.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Willis Michaela L |
Vice President For Student Affairs & Enrollment Management |
$220,480.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Hansen Daniel J |
Dean - Pharmacy/Professor |
$220,350.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Berdanier Bruce W |
Dean/Professor |
$220,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2017 |
South Dakota State University |
Stiegelmeier John M |
Head Coach-Football |
$220,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Sargeant Lynn M |
Dean/Professor |
$219,495.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
University of South Dakota |
Engebretson Daniel S |
Vp, Research & Spon Programs |
$219,090.88 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Aaker Benjamin C |
Osce/Scholarship Pathways Director |
$218,736.65 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Wolf-Hall Charlene E |
Dean/Professor |
$218,291.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Wolf-Hall Charlene E |
Dean/Professor |
$218,291.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University of South Dakota |
Soundy Timothy J |
Chair, Psychiatry |
$218,015.35 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Mort Jane R |
Dean Emeritus Of The College Of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions |
$217,810.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Mort Jane R |
Dean Emeritus-Pharm & Allied Health Prof/Sr Advisor To Dean/Ppvm Director |
$217,810.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Wehbe Nadim I |
Department Head/Professor/Mpc Program Director/Interim Dept Head - Ccim |
$216,917.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Krogh Mary A |
Dean-College Of Nursing/Professor |
$216,327.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Middendorf Alex W |
Assistant Professor |
$215,354.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2024 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Spindle William |
Vp Finance And Admin |
$215,129.00 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2022 |
South Dakota State University |
Barnes Paul E |
Special Assistant To The Provost For Ed Programs & Initiatives |
$215,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2017 |
South Dakota State University |
Johnston Aaron J |
Head Coach-Women's Basketball |
$215,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Wolf-Hall Charlene E |
Dean/Professor |
$215,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
South Dakota State University |
Santos Joseph M |
Academic Director/Professor |
$215,000.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Wright David L |
Department Head And Professor Emeritus |
$214,452.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Thorngren Jill M |
Dean-Education & Human Sciences/Professor |
$213,043.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Thorngren Jill M |
Dean-Education & Human Sciences/Professor |
$213,043.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Davis Ralph K |
Vp Research |
$212,968.75 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
| 2024 |
South Dakota State University |
Liu Yucheng |
Department Head/Duane Sander Endowed Professor |
$212,878.75 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
University of South Dakota |
Dudley John E |
Interim Dean, Col Of A&S |
$212,853.36 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Middendorf Alex |
Assistant Professor |
$212,804.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2019 |
South Dakota State University |
Mort Jane R |
Dean/Professor |
$212,500.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Mort Jane |
Dean/Professor |
$212,500.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2021 |
South Dakota State University |
Sargeant Lynn M |
Dean/Professor |
$212,405.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2020 |
South Dakota State University |
Sargeant Lynn M |
Dean/Professor |
$212,405.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2023 |
University of South Dakota |
Kriech Julie E |
Vp, Finance & Admin/Cfo |
$212,361.61 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2017 |
South Dakota State University |
Brown Lewis F |
Dean And Professor Emeritus Of The Jerome J Lohn College Of Engineering |
$212,329.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2018 |
South Dakota State University |
Brown Lewis |
Dean And Professor Emeritus Of The Jerome J Lohn College Of Engineering |
$212,329.00 |
South Dakota State University |
| 2022 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
Muirhead Desirae M |
Chair, Pathology |
$212,000.00 |
University Center - Sioux Falls |
| 2022 |
University of South Dakota |
Muirhead Desirae M |
Chair, Pathology |
$212,000.00 |
University of South Dakota |
| 2022 |
University of South Dakota |
Wilke Russell A |
Vice Chair, Internal Medicine |
$211,521.55 |
University of South Dakota |