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Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in South Dakota

Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in South Dakota earn a median of $39,840 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$39,840
vs. U.S. median
−7% ($42,910)
Rank among states
27 of 45
Jobs in the state
460

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,620; the top 10% earn over $65,130. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.

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Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in South Dakota

How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in South Dakota?

The median is $39,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,620 and the top 10% earn over $65,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 27 of 45 (−7% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses