How much does an education teacher make in South Dakota?
$63,350a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in South Dakota. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,550Median: $63,350Highest 10%: $82,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 25th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $74,640 | $35.88 | |
| 90th | $82,690 | $39.75 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 35. New Mexico | $64,830 |
| 36. Alabama | $63,730 |
| 37. Florida | $63,640 |
| 38. South Dakota | $63,350 |
| 39. West Virginia | $63,270 |
| 40. Kansas | $63,010 |
| 41. Georgia | $62,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $30.46 ($63,350 a year).
Do education teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $63,350 against $75,350 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for education teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 38 of 49 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.