Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $48,040–$56,650
- vs U.S. median
- -23%
- Metro rank
- #470 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $49,230 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,410 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% below the SD statewide median of $50,130. It ranks #470 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,410 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other SD metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $59,480 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $53,350 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $50,040 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $49,230 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,410 jobs pay between $48,040 and $56,650. The 10th percentile is $47,120 and the 90th is $61,210.
Is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 23% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% below the SD statewide median of $50,130. It ranks #470 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.