South Dakota

Childcare Workers Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$29,720
-15.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$14.29
 
10th Percentile
$26,500
Entry level
90th Percentile
$37,840
Senior level
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Salary Range

Childcare Workers in South Dakota earn between $26,500 and $37,840, with a mean of $29,720. The national average for this role is $35,015.

$29,720 mean
10th Percentile$26,50090th Percentile$37,840

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$29,720
National Average$35,015
District of Columbia$48,360
California$42,790
Massachusetts$42,580
Colorado$42,410
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.