Middle School Teacher Salary in South Dakota
Based on 2K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$50,980
$24.51/hr
vs National Average
$68,569
-25.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $61K
2K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,000 |
| 25th percentile | $48,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,980 |
| 75th percentile | $58,320 |
| 90th percentile | $60,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,960 |
| 2023 | $50,790 |
| 2024 | $49,720 |
| 2025 | $50,980 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,960 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $50,790 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $49,720 | $65,433 |
| 2025 | $50,980 | $68,569 |