Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$50,380
National Median
$63,000
Employment
800
Entry Level (10th)
$45,770
Top Earners (90th)
$61,250
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $12,620 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.771 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 1.18).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |