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Middle School Teachers in South Dakota earned a median of $50,980 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 21% below the national median of $64,370; 2,130 were employed there, ranking #51 of 53 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 | $50,980 | $64,370 |
| Mean annual wage | $53,290 | $72,030 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,000 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $48,030 | $58,530 |
| 75th percentile | $58,320 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $60,790 | $102,540 |
| Employment | 2,130 | 620,090 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.653 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.17 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.