Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $49,410 a year. About 610 people work in this job there.

$49,410Median yearly pay
$48,050–$57,440Middle half of workers, yearly
610People in this job in South Dakota

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($62,680). South Dakota ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for kindergarten teachers, except special education in South Dakota

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,520
25% of workers$48,050
Half of workers (median)$49,410
75% of workers$57,440
90% of workers$59,910

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rapid City$58,67070
Sioux Falls$48,490220

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

Education, experience and outlook for kindergarten 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: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,130
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,050
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,810
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51,090

Other job titles for this job

EducatorEducation TeacherPhysical Education TeacherKindergarten TeacherKinder TeacherKindergarten Classroom TeacherLong Term Substitute Kindergarten TeacherPrivate Kindergarten TeacherTitle One Kindergarten TeacherTransitional Kindergarten TeacherKindergarten Teachers Except Special Education

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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.