Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota

The annual salary statistics of elementary school teachers, except special education in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of elementary school teachers, except special education in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$39,290
25th Percentile Wage
$46,410
50th Percentile Wage
$47,150
75th Percentile Wage
$51,060
90th Percentile Wage
$59,650

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $59,650. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $47,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $39,290.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2022)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of elementary school teachers, except special education from 2012 to 2022.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth10-Year Growth
2022
$47,150
-1.72% 18.41%
2021
$47,960
6.80% -
2020
$44,700
2.13% -
2019
$43,750
3.27% -
2018
$42,320
4.42% -
2017
$40,450
1.90% -
2016
$39,680
2.27% -
2015
$38,780
0.10% -
2014
$38,740
1.34% -
2013
$38,220
-0.65% -
2012
$38,470
- -

Table 2. Compare Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area with Other South Dakota Cities

From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $47,150 in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area is in the middle of salary range for elementary school teachers, except special education in state of South Dakota. In comparison, the annual salary of elementary school teachers, except special education in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area is 23.2 percent (23.2%) lower than that in the highest paying Sioux City and 24.0 percent (24.0%) higher than that in the lowest paying Central South Dakota nonmetropolitan area.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Sioux City
$61,400
Rapid City
$49,770
Sioux Falls
$48,580
Western South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$47,560
Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$47,150
Central South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
$35,840

See also: Top paying jobs in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota.