SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD-MN · 1 metro areas compared
In Sioux Falls, SD the median wage is $30,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sioux Falls, SD the median wage is $30,150. That is 11.3% lower than the national median of $33,980. Pay ranges from under $27,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $39,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,890 to $35,610.
Employment stands at 1,230, or 6.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $30,570. Of the 395 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $28,890 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $30,150 | −11.3% |
| 75th | $35,610 | +4.8% |
| 90th | $39,380 | +15.9% |
| Mean | $32,010 | −5.8% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $30,570 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux Falls run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $30,150 goes as far as $34,029 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,029US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,150 a year, 11.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,370 to $39,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $30,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median annual wage is $30,150, or $14.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,980, so pay in Sioux Falls, SD is 11.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sioux Falls, SD earns more than $39,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rapid City, at $30,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,230 jobs in this occupation in Sioux Falls, SD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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