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Pharmacist Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$70.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $111,597/year ($9,300/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $146,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,280 Pharmacist jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Pharmacist salary of $146,790 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 $111,597 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $146,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$23,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,229 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $111,597 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,300 |
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 Pharmacist make in South Dakota?
- The median Pharmacist salary in South Dakota is $146,790 per year ($70.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,950 and $155,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $146,790, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $111,597 per year ($9,300 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,280 Pharmacist 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.