Baristas Salary in South Dakota
Baristas in South Dakota earn a median of $29,490 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,150
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,880; the top 10% earn over $36,380. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,310 median in South Dakota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,920 median in South Dakota
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,950 median in South Dakota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,490 median in South Dakota
- Waiters and Waitresses$28,990 median in South Dakota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,980 median in South Dakota
Baristas pay in South Dakota
How much do baristas make in South Dakota?
The median is $29,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,880 and the top 10% earn over $36,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.