SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD-MN · 1 metro areas compared
At $58,770, median pay for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sioux Falls, SD tracks the national median of $60,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,770, median pay for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sioux Falls, SD tracks the national median of $60,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,650 to $74,110.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $44,250. Of the 395 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,230 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $48,650 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,770 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $74,110 | +22.9% |
| 90th | $78,500 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $59,180 | −1.8% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $44,250 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux Falls run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $58,770 goes as far as $66,332 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,332US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,770 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,230 to $78,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $44,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median annual wage is $58,770, or $28.25 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 $60,280, so pay in Sioux Falls, SD is 2.5% 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 $78,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,230 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 $44,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 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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