Dentist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 390+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$158,140
$76.029/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
-10.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$95K – $251K
390 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Dentist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,560 |
| 25th percentile | $104,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $158,140 |
| 75th percentile | $191,280 |
| 90th percentile | $250,780 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,610 |
| 2023 | $124,330 |
| 2024 | $162,860 |
| 2025 | $158,140 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,610 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $124,330 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $162,860 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $158,140 | $175,707 |