Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #49 of 51 · SD
26.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,530 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,090
Employment 790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,300P25 $48,560 Median $51,090P75 $58,640P90 $61,740
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in South Dakota earn between $47,300 and $61,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in South Dakota is $53,530, about 26.3% below the U.S. average ($72,650). 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 | $60,800 | $56,780 | 120 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $51,590 | $53,870 | 260 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $50,650 | $53,010 | 170 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $50,400 | $52,580 | 230 |
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