How much does a childcare worker make in South Dakota?
$27,940a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in South Dakota. That is $13.43 an hour or $2,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.43
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,500Median: $27,940Highest 10%: $37,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,500 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $27,270 | $13.11 | |
| Median | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 75th | $30,010 | $14.43 | |
| 90th | $37,840 | $18.19 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $29,330 |
| Rapid City, SD | $28,330 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $28,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,020 |
| 46. South Dakota | $27,940 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,730 |
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
| 49. Louisiana | $22,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $13.43 ($27,940 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $27,940 against $34,980 nationally, 20% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for childcare worker pay?
South Dakota ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays childcare workers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $29,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.