Substitute Teachers Salary in South Dakota
Substitute Teachers in South Dakota earn a median of $27,840 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,560; the top 10% earn over $34,700. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,410 median in South Dakota
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,130 median in South Dakota
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$51,360 median in South Dakota
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,050 median in South Dakota
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,810 median in South Dakota
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980 median in South Dakota
Substitute Teachers pay in South Dakota
How much do substitute teachers make in South Dakota?
The median is $27,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,560 and the top 10% earn over $34,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−33% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.