Childcare Workers Salary in South Dakota

Childcare workers in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $32,000 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($29,920), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $29,720 and the median at $27,940 for 2,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$32,000
Sioux Falls$29,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$32,000	$28,330	$27,290	$27,892	89
Sioux Falls	$29,920	$28,030	$27,570	$26,221	91

*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.

Childcare Workers salary in other states

Childcare Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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 39-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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