How much does a physics teacher make in South Dakota?
$86,010a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in South Dakota. That is $41.35 an hour or $7,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.35
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,590Median: $86,010Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,590 | $27.21 | |
| 25th | $63,030 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $86,010 | $41.35 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.90 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 35. Louisiana | $90,040 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $89,630 |
| 37. North Carolina | $87,370 |
| 38. South Dakota | $86,010 |
| 39. District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
| 41. South Carolina | $81,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $41.35 ($86,010 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $86,010 against $100,300 nationally, 14% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for physics teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 38 of 47 states.
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.