Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in South Dakota

In South Dakota we have BLS pay data for clinical and counseling psychologists in Rapid City only, where the average is $80,260 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the clinical and counseling psychologists average at $88,560 and the median at $80,130 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,750.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$80,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$80,260	$63,720	$63,640	$65,293	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.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other states

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 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 19-3033.
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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