Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in South Dakota
Social and Human Service Assistants in South Dakota earn a median of $38,350 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,850; the top 10% earn over $48,120. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in South Dakota
How much do social and human service assistants make in South Dakota?
The median is $38,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,850 and the top 10% earn over $48,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.