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High School Teacher Salary in South Dakota (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $43,199/year ($3,600/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,360 High School Teacher jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median High School Teacher salary of $51,050 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 $43,199 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,946 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,905 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,199 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in South Dakota?
- The median High School Teacher salary in South Dakota is $51,050 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,180 and $59,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $51,050, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $43,199 per year ($3,600 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 3,360 High School Teacher 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.