How much does a teaching assistant make in South Dakota?
$39,840a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in South Dakota. That is $19.15 an hour or $3,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.15
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,620Median: $39,840Highest 10%: $65,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,620 | $13.28 | |
| 25th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 75th | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 90th | $65,130 | $31.31 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 24. New York | $43,610 |
| 25. District of Columbia | $43,160 |
| 26. Kansas | $41,580 |
| 27. South Dakota | $39,840 |
| 28. Michigan | $39,830 |
| 29. Nebraska | $39,650 |
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $19.15 ($39,840 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $39,840 against $42,910 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for teaching assistant pay?
South Dakota ranks 27 of 45 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.