Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in South Dakota
Speech-Language Pathologists in South Dakota earn a median of $65,680 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,740; the top 10% earn over $98,810. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in South Dakota
How much do speech-language pathologists make in South Dakota?
The median is $65,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,740 and the top 10% earn over $98,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−33% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.