How much does a pharmacist make in South Dakota?
$146,800a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in South Dakota. That is $70.57 an hour or $12,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.57
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,200Median: $146,800Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,200 | $53.94 | |
| 25th | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| Median | $146,800 | $70.57 | |
| 75th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.97 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $148,300 |
| Rapid City, SD | $140,300 |
| Sioux City, IA | $139,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 10. Wisconsin | $148,700 |
| 11. New Mexico | $147,000 |
| 12. Arizona | $146,900 |
| 13. South Dakota | $146,800 |
| 14. Idaho | $144,900 |
| 15. Indiana | $144,300 |
| 16. Utah | $144,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $70.57 ($146,800 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in South Dakota than the national average?
Yes: $146,800 against $140,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does South Dakota rank for pharmacist pay?
South Dakota ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays pharmacists the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $148,300 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.