Preschool Teachers Salary in South Dakota
Preschool Teachers in South Dakota earn a median of $44,500 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,980; the top 10% earn over $56,370. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,410 median in South Dakota
- Childcare Workers$27,940 median in South Dakota
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,130 median in South Dakota
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,050 median in South Dakota
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,840 median in South Dakota
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,810 median in South Dakota
Preschool Teachers pay in South Dakota
How much do preschool teachers make in South Dakota?
The median is $44,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,980 and the top 10% earn over $56,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.