Community Health Workers Salary in South Dakota

Community health workers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $52,400 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($47,220), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $49,030 and the median at $45,700 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$52,400
Rapid City$47,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$52,400	$49,420	$45,480	$44,283	91
Rapid City	$47,220	$45,700	$45,670	$40,121	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.

Community Health Workers salary in other states

Community Health 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 21-1094.
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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