In South Dakota:
- Workers on average earn $42,260.
- 10% of workers earn $30,180 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $50,080 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $35,660.
- 10% of workers earn $32,900 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $45,690 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $32,900 | $34,320 | $35,660 | $38,840 | $45,690 |
| South Dakota | $30,180 | $35,930 | $42,260 | $47,290 | $50,080 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $31,170 | $35,920 | $42,260 | $45,950 | $50,020 |
| Rapid City, SD | $29,650 | $29,650 | $36,900 | $47,440 | $51,450 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $35,920 | $37,640 | $44,150 | $47,400 | $47,410 |
In South Dakota:
- Workers on average earn $20.32 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $14.51 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $24.08 or more per hour.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $17.15 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $15.82 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $21.96 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $15.82 | $16.50 | $17.15 | $18.67 | $21.96 |
| South Dakota | $14.51 | $17.27 | $20.32 | $22.74 | $24.08 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $14.99 | $17.27 | $20.32 | $22.09 | $24.05 |
| Rapid City, SD | $14.26 | $14.26 | $17.74 | $22.81 | $24.74 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $17.27 | $18.10 | $21.22 | $22.79 | $22.79 |
