Food Service Managers pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for food service managers is $29.15 an hour ($60,640 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). South Dakota ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.46 | $50,880 |
| 25% of workers | $27.37 | $56,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.15 | $60,640 |
| 75% of workers | $35.20 | $73,210 |
| 90% of workers | $37.99 | $79,010 |
Food Service Managers pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $60,670 | 530 |
| Rapid City | $59,580 | 270 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $49,490 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,050 |
| Construction Managers | $118,380 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $88,390 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,470 |
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