Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $17.66 an hour ($36,730 a year). About 2,120 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($37,450). South Dakota ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.49 | $30,140 |
| 25% of workers | $15.48 | $32,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.66 | $36,730 |
| 75% of workers | $19.70 | $40,980 |
| 90% of workers | $21.95 | $45,650 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $37,240 | 630 |
| Rapid City | $36,870 | 260 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,490 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $40,640 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,380 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,220 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,950 |
| Food Service Managers | $60,640 |
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