Health Education Specialists Salary in South Dakota

Health education specialists in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $62,720 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($60,720), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $62,030 and the median at $57,370 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$62,720
Rapid City$60,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$62,720	$57,840	$54,350	$52,576	91
Rapid City	$60,720	$60,770	$56,830	$50,969	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.

Health Education Specialists salary in other states

Health Education Specialists 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 21-1091.
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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