Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #44 of 51 · SD
14.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,380 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,730
Employment 1,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,480P25 $36,980 Median $39,730P75 $46,340P90 $50,530
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in South Dakota earn between $33,480 and $50,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, school salary in South Dakota is $41,380, about 14.6% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $40,330 | $43,660 | 170 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $39,710 | $42,720 | 370 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $39,690 | $38,380 | 320 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $38,690 | $41,460 | 420 |