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

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