South Dakota

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$42,440
-1.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.40
 
10th Percentile
$30,980
Entry level
90th Percentile
$56,370
Senior level
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Salary Range

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educations in South Dakota earn between $30,980 and $56,370, with a mean of $42,440. The national average for this role is $43,030.

$42,440 mean
10th Percentile$30,98090th Percentile$56,370

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$42,440
National Average$43,030
District of Columbia$68,100
New Jersey$56,770
Colorado$53,270
Vermont$52,520
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Data Source

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