Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Waiters and Waitresses in South Dakota earn a median salary of $28,788 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 7,020 waiters and waitresses are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $27,460 to $30,230 depending on location.
$28,788
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$30,230
Highest paying metro
$27,460
Lowest paying metro
7,020
Employed in South Dakota
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $30,230 | $28,550 | $34,900 | 2,470 |
| Rapid City, SD | $29,140 | $27,520 | $33,200 | 1,320 |
| East South Dakota | $28,320 | $27,100 | $34,080 | 2,130 |
| West South Dakota | $27,460 | $26,540 | $29,350 | 1,100 |