Chiropractors Salary in South Dakota

Chiropractors in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $93,790 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($82,570), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chiropractors average at $84,230 and the median at $76,210 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,520.

Chiropractors average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$93,790
Sioux Falls$82,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$93,790	$78,120	$73,660	$74,811	89
Sioux Falls	$82,570	$75,780	$61,910	$66,918	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.

Chiropractors salary in other states

Chiropractors 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 29-1011.
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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