Kindergarten Teacher Salary in South Dakota
Based on 610+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$49,410
$23.755/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
-23.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $60K
610 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,520 |
| 25th percentile | $48,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,410 |
| 75th percentile | $57,440 |
| 90th percentile | $59,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,600 |
| 2023 | $49,810 |
| 2024 | $48,110 |
| 2025 | $49,410 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,600 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $49,810 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $48,110 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $49,410 | $64,160 |