Secondary School Teacher Salary in South Dakota
Based on 3K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$51,050
$24.543/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
-27.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $62K
3K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,050 |
| 75th percentile | $59,500 |
| 90th percentile | $62,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,010 |
| 2023 | $50,080 |
| 2024 | $49,530 |
| 2025 | $51,050 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,010 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $50,080 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $49,530 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $51,050 | $70,424 |