School Counselor Salary in South Dakota
Based on 880+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$52,450
$25.216/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-19.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $68K
880 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,020 |
| 25th percentile | $48,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,450 |
| 75th percentile | $61,040 |
| 90th percentile | $68,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,800 |
| 2023 | $48,640 |
| 2024 | $52,450 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,800 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $48,640 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $52,450 | $65,026 |