Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$49,110
National Median
$62,340
Employment
4,220
Entry Level (10th)
$45,380
Top Earners (90th)
$58,190
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $13,230 less than the national median for elementary school teachers, except special educations.
There are 9.307 elementary school teachers, except special education jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 1.03).
Other States for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $99,110 | 30,790 |
| California | $98,190 | 141,650 |
| District of Columbia | $94,730 | 3,540 |
| Rhode Island | $86,900 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $83,260 | 32,100 |
| New York | $82,480 | 103,920 |
| Connecticut | $78,740 | 16,260 |
| New Jersey | $77,150 | 42,360 |
| Alaska | $76,290 | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $75,800 | 13,760 |
| Maryland | $74,720 | 32,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,160 | 47,220 |
| Delaware | $66,390 | 2,540 |
| New Mexico | $65,510 | 7,480 |
| Ohio | $65,380 | 50,110 |
| New Hampshire | $64,430 | 4,390 |
| Illinois | $64,160 | 61,000 |
| Georgia | $63,490 | 42,440 |
| Minnesota | $63,120 | 24,320 |
| Nevada | $62,420 | 9,290 |