Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #42 of 51 · SD
9.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,700 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,390
Employment 1,110
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,260P25 $28,710 Median $30,390P75 $35,370P90 $44,960
About 80% of animal caretakerss in South Dakota earn between $27,260 and $44,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in South Dakota is $33,700, about 9.7% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $34,300 | $36,440 | 420 |
| Rapid City, SD | $32,090 | $33,560 | 270 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,860 | $30,750 | 240 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,570 | $30,500 | 140 |