Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in South Dakota

Special education teachers, middle school in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $54,060 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($51,540), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the special education teachers, middle school average at $52,820 and the median at $51,360 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,780.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$54,060
Sioux Falls$51,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$54,060	$52,990	$48,390	$45,617	89
Sioux Falls	$51,540	$51,060	$48,370	$43,592	91

*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.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other states

Special Education Teachers, Middle School 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 25-2057.
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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