Cooks, Restaurant Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #31 of 51 · SD
5.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,720 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,220
Employment 1,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,140P25 $33,040 Median $36,220P75 $38,910P90 $44,990
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in South Dakota earn between $30,140 and $44,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in South Dakota is $36,720, about 5.2% below the U.S. average ($38,730). 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 | $37,310 | $38,030 | 690 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,080 | $36,070 | 320 |
| Rapid City, SD | $35,910 | $36,770 | 390 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $34,720 | $34,990 | 500 |