Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in South Dakota earn a median salary of $35,315 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 2,140 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $34,570 to $36,010 depending on location.
$35,315
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$36,010
Highest paying metro
$34,570
Lowest paying metro
2,140
Employed in South Dakota
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,010 | $30,880 | $38,540 | 650 |
| Rapid City, SD | $35,360 | $31,140 | $38,100 | 260 |
| East South Dakota | $35,320 | $30,180 | $38,060 | 740 |
| West South Dakota | $34,570 | $30,880 | $38,310 | 490 |