How much does a teacher and instructor make in Sioux Falls?
$67,810a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $32.60 an hour or $5,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.60
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,420Median: $67,810Highest 10%: $79,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| 75th | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| 90th | $79,570 | $38.25 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Sioux Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $76,440 |
| Business Teacher | $62,660 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $57,910 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $56,070 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $51,630 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $51,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $51,060 |
| Special Education Teacher | $51,050 |
| Special Education Teacher | $50,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Sioux Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $32.60 ($67,810 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?
Yes: $67,810 against $66,140 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $67,200, so Sioux Falls pays 1% more.
Where does Sioux Falls rank for teacher and instructor pay?
86 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,570 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.