How much does a firefighter make in South Dakota?
$48,160a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in South Dakota. That is $23.15 an hour or $4,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,240Median: $48,160Highest 10%: $61,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 25th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| Median | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 75th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $61,420 | $29.53 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $60,030 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,840 |
| Rapid City, SD | $48,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $23.15 ($48,160 a year).
Do firefighters make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $48,160 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for firefighter pay?
South Dakota ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays firefighters the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $60,030 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.