Childcare Workers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #42 of 51 · SD
15.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,720 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $27,940
Employment 2,370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,500P25 $27,270 Median $27,940P75 $30,010P90 $37,840
About 80% of childcare workerss in South Dakota earn between $26,500 and $37,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in South Dakota is $29,720, about 15.2% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,360 | $29,140 | 400 |
| Rapid City, SD | $28,330 | $32,000 | 300 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $28,030 | $29,920 | 1,140 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27,440 | $28,380 | 480 |