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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in South Dakota
- Sioux Falls$31,900
- Rapid City$31,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $31,900 | $30,360 | $28,770 | $27,812 | 91 |
| Rapid City | $31,420 | $30,670 | $28,170 | $27,426 | 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.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
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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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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