School Counselor Salary in South Dakota
Based on 1K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$51,830
$24.918/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
-20.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $66K
1K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,560 |
| 25th percentile | $46,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,830 |
| 75th percentile | $60,080 |
| 90th percentile | $65,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,800 |
| 2023 | $48,640 |
| 2024 | $52,450 |
| 2025 | $51,830 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,800 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $48,640 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $52,450 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $51,830 | $64,937 |