Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #51 of 51 · SD
28.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,900 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $48,470
Employment 300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,450P25 $39,650 Median $48,470P75 $51,870P90 $57,820
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in South Dakota earn between $37,450 and $57,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in South Dakota is $47,900, about 28.2% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $50,150 | $48,710 | 120 |
| Rapid City, SD | $48,350 | $47,120 | 60 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,680 | $47,420 | 60 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $45,010 | $47,450 | 60 |