Average Salary in South Dakota

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$11.85 /hr

Average salary $3,800 /mo

+ 63% vs United States national rate #26 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 925,000, South Dakota is a state of United States whose economy centers on agriculture and financial services. Its minimum wage of $11.85 per hour is 63% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $3,800 per month. The cost of living is 11% below the national average. The median household income is $69,457 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #26 of 56; state
vs National: +63%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $24,648; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +30%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $11.85
Monthly: $2,053.96 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $24,648 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2026 rate of $11.85/hr effective January 1 (CPI-indexed annual adjustment from $11.55). Tipped minimum is $5.93 (50% of standard).

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $24,648 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.