Firefighters Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #35 of 50 · SD
19.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,180 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,160
Employment 610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,240P25 $46,730 Median $48,160P75 $59,800P90 $61,420
About 80% of firefighterss in South Dakota earn between $39,240 and $61,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in South Dakota is $51,180, about 19.6% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $50,840 | $52,600 | 190 |
| Rapid City, SD | $48,160 | $53,540 | 220 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46,730 | $46,030 | 90 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $45,330 | $46,170 | 130 |