Food Preparation Workers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #40 of 51 · SD
10.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,630 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,430
Employment 3,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,510P25 $28,170 Median $30,430P75 $34,140P90 $38,580
About 80% of food preparation workerss in South Dakota earn between $26,510 and $38,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in South Dakota is $31,630, about 10.4% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $30,670 | $31,420 | 610 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30,510 | $31,930 | 1,020 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $30,360 | $31,900 | 1,170 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29,610 | $30,420 | 470 |