Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #28 of 51 · SD
3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,630 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,730
Employment 2,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,140P25 $32,200 Median $36,730P75 $40,980P90 $45,650
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in South Dakota earn between $30,140 and $45,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in South Dakota is $37,630, about 3% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37,240 | $37,960 | 630 |
| Rapid City, SD | $36,870 | $38,020 | 260 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,760 | $37,240 | 710 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,230 | $37,760 | 510 |