SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — South Dakota
South Dakota · 1 metro areas compared
In South Dakota the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $93,760 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Dakota the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $93,760 a year. That is 30.4% more than the national median of $71,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,830 and $100,880. The lowest tenth earn under $76,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,010.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, South Dakota ranks 12th by median wage. Sioux Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $89,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 68th of 563 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,520 | +6.4% |
| 25th | $80,830 | +12.4% |
| Median (50th) | $93,760 | +30.4% |
| 75th | $100,880 | +40.3% |
| 90th | $109,010 | +51.6% |
| Mean | $91,250 | +26.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $89,270 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $93,760 goes as far as $105,824 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,824US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,760 a year, 30.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,520 to $109,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $89,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $93,760, or $45.08 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 $71,900, so pay in South Dakota is 30.4% higher. 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 South Dakota earns more than $109,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,520 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 Sioux Falls, at $89,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in South Dakota. 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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