Residential Advisors Salary in South Dakota
Residential Advisors in South Dakota earn a median of $38,420 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($42,240)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,070; the top 10% earn over $48,210. Nationally the range is $29,870 to $61,060.
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Residential Advisors pay in South Dakota
How much do residential advisors make in South Dakota?
The median is $38,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,070 and the top 10% earn over $48,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for residential advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $42,240). Living costs are not included.