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Firefighter Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$23.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,877/year ($3,406/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Firefighter jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Firefighter salary of $48,160 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 $40,877 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,599 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,684 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,877 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in South Dakota?
- The median Firefighter salary in South Dakota is $48,160 per year ($23.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,730 and $59,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $48,160, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $40,877 per year ($3,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 610 Firefighter 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.