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Farmworker Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$20.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,136/year ($3,011/month) for a single filer
South Dakota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Farmworkers (2nd of 50), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 190 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $42,260 a year — though pay ranges from $30,180 for newcomers to $50,080 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 190 Farmworker jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Farmworker salary of $42,260 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 $36,136 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,891 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,233 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,136 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,011 |
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 Farmworker make in South Dakota?
- The median Farmworker salary in South Dakota is $42,260 per year ($20.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,930 and $47,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $42,260, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $36,136 per year ($3,011 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 190 Farmworker 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.