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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in South Dakota earned a median of $29,920 a year ($14.39 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $33,980; 2,550 were employed there, ranking #25 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $29,920 | $33,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $31,550 | $34,230 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.39 | $16.34 |
| 10th percentile | $27,110 | $21,300 |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | $28,330 |
| 75th percentile | $34,580 | $37,250 |
| 90th percentile | $37,960 | $46,570 |
| Employment | 2,550 | 542,750 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.58 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.60 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.