Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Dakota
$53,960avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,360 employed
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in South Dakota earn an average of $53,960 a year. That is $22,360 (29%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320. The best-paying metro area is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $60,950.
$51,050Median pay
$53,960Average yearly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#50Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying South Dakota metro areas
Average pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1460 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$60,950
a year
2390 jobs
Rapid City, SD
$56,040
a year
3920 jobs
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
$53,830
a year
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Dakota, charted
Pay over time
South Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where South Dakota secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · South Dakota highlighted · tap a state
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South Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,320 | – |
| South Dakota | $53,960 | – |
| Minnesota | $80,020 | – |
| Wyoming | $66,020 | – |
| Nebraska | $65,520 | – |
| Iowa | $61,860 | – |
| North Dakota | $61,830 | – |
Related jobs in South Dakota
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52,680
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53,290
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,520
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,440
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53,530
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,290
Average pay, South Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in South Dakota?
The average is $53,960 a year, and the median is $51,050. That is $22,360 (29%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320.
Where in South Dakota do they earn the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($60,950), followed by Rapid City, SD ($56,040). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($53,830).
How does South Dakota rank?
South Dakota ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.