How much does a teacher and instructor make in South Dakota?
$67,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in South Dakota. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,120Median: $67,200Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,120 | $11.60 | |
| 25th | $24,120 | $11.60 | |
| Median | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.65 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $67,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
| 18. Mississippi | $67,200 |
| 19. South Dakota | $67,200 |
| 20. New Mexico | $66,800 |
| 21. Alabama | $66,510 |
| 22. Oregon | $65,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $32.31 ($67,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in South Dakota than the national average?
Yes: $67,200 against $66,140 nationally, 2% more.
Where does South Dakota rank for teacher and instructor pay?
South Dakota ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays teacher and instructors the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $67,810 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.