Cooks, Short Order Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #27 of 49 · SD
5.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,180 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $32,380
Employment 2,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,950P25 $29,590 Median $32,380P75 $36,750P90 $46,440
About 80% of cooks, short orders in South Dakota earn between $27,950 and $46,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, short order salary in South Dakota is $34,180, about 5.4% below the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $35,570 | $36,440 | 660 |
| Rapid City, SD | $32,670 | $34,060 | 420 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $31,240 | $32,760 | 590 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30,410 | $32,220 | 320 |