Social Worker Salary in South Dakota
Based on 230+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$48,920
$23.519/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-14.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $74K
230 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,230 |
| 25th percentile | $44,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,920 |
| 75th percentile | $61,900 |
| 90th percentile | $73,610 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,960 |
| 2023 | $43,990 |
| 2024 | $49,560 |
| 2025 | $48,920 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,960 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $43,990 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $49,560 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $48,920 | $57,161 |