Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.21 an hour ($58,690 a year). About 6,470 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,640). South Dakota ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.99 | $41,590 |
| 25% of workers | $23.26 | $48,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.21 | $58,690 |
| 75% of workers | $31.00 | $64,480 |
| 90% of workers | $37.80 | $78,610 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $60,820 | 2,540 |
| Rapid City | $59,110 | 740 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,240 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,980 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,410 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $58,120 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,310 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $39,730 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $45,050 |
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