Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #51 of 51 · SD
24.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,980 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,830
Employment 1,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,560P25 $46,550 Median $51,830P75 $60,080P90 $65,990
About 80% of educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss in South Dakota earn between $41,560 and $65,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in South Dakota is $53,980, about 24.4% below the U.S. average ($71,430). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $56,040 | $60,120 | 120 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $52,250 | $52,990 | 410 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $51,060 | $53,430 | 260 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $50,740 | $52,950 | 200 |
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