South Dakota

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$30,860
-23.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$14.84
 
10th Percentile
$27,030
Entry level
90th Percentile
$37,290
Senior level
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Salary Range

Waiters and Waitresses in South Dakota earn between $27,030 and $37,290, with a mean of $30,860. The national average for this role is $40,062.

$30,860 mean
10th Percentile$27,03090th Percentile$37,290

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$30,860
National Average$40,062
Hawaii$68,260
Washington$60,590
District of Columbia$59,510
Vermont$58,850
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Data Source

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