Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $50,130 a year. About 4,290 people work in this job there.

$50,130Median yearly pay
$48,000–$58,030Middle half of workers, yearly
4,290People in this job in South Dakota

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). South Dakota ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in South Dakota

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,120
25% of workers$48,000
Half of workers (median)$50,130
75% of workers$58,030
90% of workers$60,180

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rapid City$59,480530
Sioux Falls$50,0401,330

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,050
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,410
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,810
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51,090

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.