Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #38 of 51 · SD
18.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,320 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $60,740
Employment 2,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,540P25 $52,330 Median $60,740P75 $72,000P90 $91,900
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in South Dakota earn between $47,540 and $91,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in South Dakota is $64,320, about 18.8% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $77,440 | $77,440 | 500 |
| Rapid City, SD | $65,620 | $66,210 | 370 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,170 | $59,530 | 550 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $59,450 | $56,970 | 560 |