| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Hughes, South Dakota | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $41,473 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $90,625 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $27,531 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $33,305 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $66,964 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $22,188 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $28,958 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $80,658 | $62,996 |
| Information | $38,750 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $41,460 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $42,679 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,594 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $24,688 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $35,170 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $31,295 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $6,591 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $15,451 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $34,095 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $47,452 | $51,719 |