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History Teachers Salary in South Dakota

History Teachers in South Dakota earn a median of $69,220 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$69,220
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($83,820)
Rank among states
39 of 45
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,190; the top 10% earn over $100,350. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.

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History Teachers pay in South Dakota

How much do history teachers make in South Dakota?

The median is $69,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,190 and the top 10% earn over $100,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for history teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 45 (−17% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses