Food Service Managers Salary in South Dakota

Food service managers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $63,940 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($62,870), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food service managers average at $63,920 and the median at $60,640 for 1,270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $74,880.

Food Service Managers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$63,940
Rapid City$62,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$63,940	$60,670	$56,910	$53,556	91
Rapid City	$62,870	$59,580	$55,860	$52,696	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 Service Managers salary in other states

Food Service Managers 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 11-9051.
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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