Elementary School Teacher Salary in South Dakota
Based on 4K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$50,130
$24.101/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-26.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $60K
4K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,120 |
| 25th percentile | $48,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,130 |
| 75th percentile | $58,030 |
| 90th percentile | $60,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,890 |
| 2023 | $49,420 |
| 2024 | $49,110 |
| 2025 | $50,130 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,890 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $49,420 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $49,110 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $50,130 | $68,176 |