Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #39 of 51 · SD
23% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,860 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,990
Employment 7,350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,030P25 $27,910 Median $28,990P75 $30,640P90 $37,290
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in South Dakota earn between $27,030 and $37,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in South Dakota is $30,860, about 23% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $29,920 | $32,020 | 2,550 |
| Rapid City, SD | $29,020 | $31,570 | 1,430 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,390 | $30,190 | 2,200 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27,730 | $28,530 | 1,110 |