Childcare Worker Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in South Dakota
$27,940
$13.43 an hour
10th percentile
$26,500
90th percentile
$37,840
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,370
The median annual wage for childcare workers in South Dakota was $27,940 in May 2025, $7,040 (20%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $27,270 (25th percentile) and $30,010 (75th percentile).
South Dakota ranks 46 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,500 | $12.74 |
| 25th | $27,270 | $13.11 |
| 50th (median) | $27,940 | $13.43 |
| 75th | $30,010 | $14.43 |
| 90th | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| Mean (average) | $29,720 | $14.29 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in South Dakota, BLS OEWS May 2025.