How much does a special education teacher make in South Dakota?
$51,090a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in South Dakota. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,300Median: $51,090Highest 10%: $61,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $58,640 | $28.19 | |
| 90th | $61,740 | $29.68 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rapid City, SD | $60,800 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,570 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $50,630 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,570 |
| 51. West Virginia | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $24.56 ($51,090 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $51,090 against $65,120 nationally, 22% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for special education teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays special education teachers the most?
Rapid City, SD, with a median of $60,800 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.