How much does a dispatcher make in South Dakota?
$43,920a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in South Dakota. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,510Median: $43,920Highest 10%: $55,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 90th | $55,900 | $26.88 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,410 |
| Rapid City, SD | $44,900 |
| Sioux City, IA | $44,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 48. Mississippi | $45,660 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| 50. New Mexico | $43,960 |
| 51. South Dakota | $43,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $21.12 ($43,920 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $43,920 against $50,340 nationally, 13% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for dispatcher pay?
South Dakota ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays dispatchers the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $49,410 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.