Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $51,050 a year. About 3,360 people work in this job there.

$51,050Median yearly pay
$48,180–$59,500Middle half of workers, yearly
3,360People in this job in South Dakota

That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). South Dakota ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in South Dakota

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,130
25% of workers$48,180
Half of workers (median)$51,050
75% of workers$59,500
90% of workers$62,040

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rapid City$59,540390
Sioux Falls$51,630920

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,130
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,810
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51,090
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,410

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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.