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Pharmacists Salary in South Dakota

Pharmacists in South Dakota earn a median of $146,790 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$146,790
vs. U.S. median
+4% ($140,910)
Rank among states
13 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,280

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $112,200; the top 10% earn over $166,340. Nationally the range is $99,290 to $174,230.

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Pharmacists pay in South Dakota

How much do pharmacists make in South Dakota?

The median is $146,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $112,200 and the top 10% earn over $166,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for pharmacists?

On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $140,910). 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