Protective Service Occupations Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #39 of 51 · SD
9.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,740 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $52,140
Employment 7,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,190P25 $39,380 Median $52,140P75 $63,110P90 $77,440
About 80% of protective service occupationss in South Dakota earn between $32,190 and $77,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean protective service occupations salary in South Dakota is $54,740, about 9.8% below the U.S. average ($60,720). 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 | $56,710 | $57,260 | 1,560 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $53,040 | $57,720 | 2,300 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $51,940 | $53,000 | 1,950 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,610 | $51,150 | 1,640 |