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Event Planner Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$22.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,985/year ($3,332/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 48th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 340 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $47,050 a year — though pay ranges from $36,310 for newcomers to $66,060 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 340 Event Planner jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Event Planner salary of $47,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $39,985 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,466 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,599 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,985 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,332 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in South Dakota?
- The median Event Planner salary in South Dakota is $47,050 per year ($22.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,930 and $59,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $47,050, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $39,985 per year ($3,332 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 340 Event Planner jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.