Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #35 of 49 · SD
16.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,260 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $53,040
Employment 1,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,240P25 $48,110 Median $53,040P75 $59,140P90 $66,390
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in South Dakota earn between $43,240 and $66,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in South Dakota is $53,260, about 16.3% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $54,080 | $57,580 | 450 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $53,040 | $51,230 | 460 |
| Rapid City, SD | $53,040 | $54,170 | 240 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,610 | $50,420 | 320 |