How much does a communications teacher make in South Dakota?
$71,300a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in South Dakota. That is $34.28 an hour or $5,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.28
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,190Median: $71,300Highest 10%: $83,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $60,520 | $29.10 | |
| Median | $71,300 | $34.28 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $83,000 | $39.90 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 32. Virginia | $73,750 |
| 33. Georgia | $73,430 |
| 34. Missouri | $71,830 |
| 35. South Dakota | $71,300 |
| 36. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 37. Colorado | $69,200 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $66,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $34.28 ($71,300 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $71,300 against $78,580 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for communications teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 35 of 48 states.
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.