How much does a middle school teacher make in South Dakota?
$50,980a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in South Dakota. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,000Median: $50,980Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rapid City, SD | $60,020 |
| Sioux City, IA | $57,900 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 46. Louisiana | $58,760 |
| 47. West Virginia | $57,210 |
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,980 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $24.51 ($50,980 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $50,980 against $64,370 nationally, 21% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for middle school teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays middle school teachers the most?
Rapid City, SD, with a median of $60,020 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.