Childcare Workers Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Childcare Workers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $26,888 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 2,590 childcare workers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $26,580 to $27,380 depending on location.
$26,888
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$27,380
Highest paying metro
$26,580
Lowest paying metro
2,590
Employed in South Dakota
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota | $27,380 | $26,260 | $30,390 | 400 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $26,830 | $24,460 | $27,180 | 1,340 |
| East South Dakota | $26,760 | $23,900 | $27,080 | 490 |
| Rapid City, SD | $26,580 | $24,190 | $27,430 | 360 |