Cooks, Fast Food Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #28 of 51 · SD
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,230 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,950
Employment 1,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $25,410P25 $29,330 Median $30,950P75 $33,000P90 $34,910
About 80% of cooks, fast foods in South Dakota earn between $25,410 and $34,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, fast food salary in South Dakota is $31,230, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($32,390). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $32,970 | $31,520 | 740 |
| Rapid City, SD | $31,190 | $30,300 | 320 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30,890 | $31,700 | 490 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30,400 | $30,590 | 160 |