Social Worker Salary in South Dakota
Based on 240+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$49,560
$23.827/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-12.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $70K
240 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,060 |
| 25th percentile | $43,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,560 |
| 75th percentile | $56,830 |
| 90th percentile | $69,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,960 |
| 2023 | $43,990 |
| 2024 | $49,560 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,960 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $43,990 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $49,560 | $56,931 |