How much does a social worker make in Sioux Falls?
$89,270a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $42.92 an hour or $7,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.92
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,450Median: $89,270Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,450 | $32.43 | |
| 25th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| Median | $89,270 | $42.92 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.50 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.97 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Sioux Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clergy | $60,970 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,770 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,510 |
| Health Education Specialist | $57,840 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $57,410 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,080 |
| Child | $51,400 |
| Educational | $51,060 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,420 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $36,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Sioux Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $42.92 ($89,270 a year).
Do social workers make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?
Yes: $89,270 against $71,900 nationally, 24% more.
How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $93,760, so Sioux Falls pays 5% less.
Where does Sioux Falls rank for social worker pay?
58 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 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.