Secondary School Teacher Salary in South Dakota
Based on 3K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$49,530
$23.813/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-26.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $61K
3K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,380 |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,530 |
| 75th percentile | $57,700 |
| 90th percentile | $61,160 |
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 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,010 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $50,080 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $49,530 | $67,394 |