How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in South Dakota?
$53,040a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in South Dakota. That is $25.50 an hour or $4,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,240Median: $53,040Highest 10%: $66,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,240 | $20.79 | |
| 25th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 75th | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $66,390 | $31.92 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $54,080 |
| Rapid City, SD | $53,040 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 26. Vermont | $53,810 |
| 27. Idaho | $53,580 |
| 28. Iowa | $53,040 |
| 29. South Dakota | $53,040 |
| 30. West Virginia | $52,890 |
| 31. Maine | $52,730 |
| 32. Texas | $52,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $25.50 ($53,040 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $53,040 against $58,940 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
South Dakota ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $54,080 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.