Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Dakota

Ranked #49 of 51 · SD

27.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,680 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,130
Employment 4,290

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,120P25 $48,000 Median $50,130P75 $58,030P90 $60,180

About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in South Dakota earn between $47,120 and $60,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Dakota
$52,680
U.S. average
$72,650

The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in South Dakota is $52,680, about 27.5% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Rapid City, SD $59,480 $55,710 530
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,350 $54,120 1,000
Sioux Falls, SD-MN $50,040 $51,830 1,330
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,230 $52,090 1,410

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