Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $28,220 a year. About 4,650 people work in this job there.

$28,220Median yearly pay

$26,530–$30,990Middle half of workers, yearly

4,650People in this job in South Dakota

That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($36,780). South Dakota ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in South Dakota

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$24,800
25% of workers	$26,530
Half of workers (median)	$28,220
75% of workers	$30,990
90% of workers	$35,410

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Sioux Falls	$28,230	1,200
Rapid City	$27,740	540

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

Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary

Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Dakota

Job	Median yearly pay
Instructional Coordinators	$57,910

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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.