Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Bus Drivers, School in South Dakota earn a median salary of $38,925 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.3% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 1,290 bus drivers, school are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $38,380 to $39,610 depending on location.
$38,925
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$39,610
Highest paying metro
$38,380
Lowest paying metro
1,290
Employed in South Dakota
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $39,610 | $38,940 | $43,850 | 140 |
| East South Dakota | $39,000 | $37,430 | $48,830 | 410 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,710 | $32,580 | $40,120 | 290 |
| West South Dakota | $38,380 | $36,440 | $46,570 | 450 |