SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — East South Dakota
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in East South Dakota, SD is $23,920 a year, 63.8% under the national median of $66,140 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in East South Dakota, SD is $23,920 a year, 63.8% under the national median of $66,140 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $23,920 and $89,350. The lowest tenth earn under $23,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,470.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Sioux Falls records the highest median at $67,810. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 390th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,920 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $23,920 | −63.8% |
| Median (50th) | $23,920 | −63.8% |
| 75th | $89,350 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $96,470 | +45.9% |
| Mean | $53,520 | −19.1% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $67,810 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $23,920 goes as far as $26,998 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 59.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,998US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,920 a year, 63.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,920 to $96,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux Falls, at $67,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in East South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $23,920, 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 $66,140, so pay in East South Dakota, SD is 63.8% 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 East South Dakota, SD earns more than $96,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,920 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 $67,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in East South Dakota, 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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