How much does an elementary school teacher make in South Dakota?
$50,130a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in South Dakota. That is $24.10 an hour or $4,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.10
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,120Median: $50,130Highest 10%: $60,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| 75th | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| 90th | $60,180 | $28.93 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $62,270 |
| Rapid City, SD | $59,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
| 50. Mississippi | $49,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $24.10 ($50,130 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $50,130 against $63,970 nationally, 22% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for elementary school teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays elementary school teachers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $62,270 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.