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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in South Dakota
- Sioux Falls$48,710
- Rapid City$47,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $48,710 | $50,150 | $46,410 | $41,318 | 91 |
| Rapid City | $47,120 | $48,350 | $43,680 | $40,041 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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