Cooks, Restaurant Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Cooks, Restaurant in South Dakota earn a median salary of $34,640 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 1,880 cooks, restaurant are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $32,150 to $36,300 depending on location.
$34,640
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$36,300
Highest paying metro
$32,150
Lowest paying metro
1,880
Employed in South Dakota
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,300 | $31,730 | $37,270 | 660 |
| Rapid City, SD | $35,150 | $30,850 | $38,210 | 350 |
| West South Dakota | $34,960 | $30,990 | $37,160 | 310 |
| East South Dakota | $32,150 | $30,320 | $35,480 | 560 |