How much does a food server make in Sioux Falls?
$33,150a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $15.94 an hour or $2,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,200Median: $33,150Highest 10%: $44,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,200 | $14.04 | |
| 25th | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| 75th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 90th | $44,120 | $21.21 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Sioux City, IA | $31,290 |
Related jobs in Sioux Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $50,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,420 |
| Cook | $37,310 |
| Cook | $37,240 |
| Cook | $35,570 |
| Cook | $32,970 |
| Host and Hostess | $30,650 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,360 |
| Bartender | $30,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $30,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Sioux Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $15.94 ($33,150 a year).
Do food servers make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?
No: $33,150 against $35,360 nationally, 6% less.
How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $31,980, so Sioux Falls pays 4% more.
Where does Sioux Falls rank for food server pay?
187 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,120 or more.
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.