Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $13.39 an hour ($27,840 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). South Dakota ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.29 | $25,560 |
| 25% of workers | $12.61 | $26,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.39 | $27,840 |
| 75% of workers | $14.57 | $30,310 |
| 90% of workers | $16.69 | $34,700 |
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $30,310 | 400 |
| Rapid City | $28,550 | 100 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)
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