Food Preparation Workers Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Food Preparation Workers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $29,673 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 3,310 food preparation workers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $29,120 to $30,220 depending on location.
$29,673
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$30,220
Highest paying metro
$29,120
Lowest paying metro
3,310
Employed in South Dakota
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $30,220 | $28,110 | $32,780 | 620 |
| East South Dakota | $29,840 | $27,860 | $33,380 | 1,010 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $29,510 | $28,370 | $33,500 | 1,230 |
| West South Dakota | $29,120 | $26,480 | $32,730 | 450 |