Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in South Dakota

In South Dakota we have BLS pay data for ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Rapid City only, where the average is $214,600 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmologists (except pediatric) average at $225,800 and the median at $211,990 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $304,650.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$214,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$214,600	$211,990	$211,990	$159,680	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.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in other states

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 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 29-1241.
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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