South Dakota

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$31,230
-3.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$15.01
 
10th Percentile
$25,410
Entry level
90th Percentile
$34,910
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Fast Foods in South Dakota earn between $25,410 and $34,910, with a mean of $31,230. The national average for this role is $32,350.

$31,230 mean
10th Percentile$25,41090th Percentile$34,910

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$31,230
National Average$32,350
District of Columbia$43,710
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,490
Washington$41,420
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Data Source

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