Psychiatrists Salary in South Dakota
Psychiatrists in South Dakota earn a median of $226,180 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $226,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $130,000; the top 10% earn over $341,360. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in South Dakota
How much do psychiatrists make in South Dakota?
The median is $226,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $130,000 and the top 10% earn over $341,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.