Social Workers, All Other pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,940 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Sioux Falls earn between $79,060 and $100,880.
- $67K10th
- $79K25th
- $89KMedian
- $101K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,870 | $7,322 | $42.25 |
| Median | $89,270 | $7,439 | $42.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,060 | $6,588 | $38.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,880 | $8,407 | $48.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Other social workers in Sioux Falls earn 4% less than the South Dakota average ($91,250) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $87,870 | $89,270 | $67,450 | $103,940 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $91,250 | $93,760 | $76,520 | $109,010 | 130 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $87,870, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $70,647 a year, or $5,887 a month and $2,717 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $70,647 | $5,887 |
| Working in MN | $66,195 | $5,516 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $87,870 buys what about $96,954 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Mankato, MN$76,370
- Omaha, NE$87,860
- St. Cloud, MN$87,270
- Des Moines, IA$93,240
- Minneapolis, MN$79,850
- Rochester, MN$91,390
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$42.25 an hour on average, and $42.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $70,647 a year ($5,887 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,870. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do other social workers earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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