Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in South Dakota earn a median of $63,240 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,800; the top 10% earn over $77,690. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$88,390 median in South Dakota
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$126,160 median in South Dakota
- Social and Community Service Managers$86,870 median in South Dakota
- Human Resources Managers$117,930 median in South Dakota
- Instructional Coordinators$57,910 median in South Dakota
- Training and Development Managers$124,150 median in South Dakota
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in South Dakota
How much do education and childcare administrators make in South Dakota?
The median is $63,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,800 and the top 10% earn over $77,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.