Cooks, Restaurant pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $17.42 an hour ($36,220 a year). About 1,890 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($37,390). South Dakota ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.49 | $30,140 |
| 25% of workers | $15.89 | $33,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.42 | $36,220 |
| 75% of workers | $18.71 | $38,910 |
| 90% of workers | $21.63 | $44,990 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $37,310 | 690 |
| Rapid City | $35,910 | 390 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,430 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,730 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,380 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,950 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,200 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,310 |
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