South Dakota · May 2025 wage survey
Dental hygienist salary in South Dakota
Dental hygienists in South Dakota earn a median $44.33 an hour, or $92,210 a year, 6.0% below the national median of $47.16. South Dakota ranks 33 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 630 hygienists work in the state. Inside the state, the area median runs from $40.35 in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD to $44.87 in East South Dakota (nonmetro).
- Median hourly
- $44.33
- Median annual
- $92,210
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Against U.S. median
- −6.0%U.S. is $47.16
Middle half (25th to 75th)10th to 90th percentileMedianComparison
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35.33 | $73,480 |
| 25th percentile | $40.02 | $83,230 |
| Median | $44.33 | $92,210 |
| 75th percentile | $46.26 | $96,230 |
| 90th percentile | $47.25 | $98,290 |
| Mean (average) | $42.88 | $89,180 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $44.33 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $92,210 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.25 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $47,080 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and rural area
5 areas with a published median. Sort by any column.
| # | Area | Median hourly | Median annual | Middle half earn (hourly)$30$50 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East South Dakota (nonmetro) | $44.87 | $93,330 | $40.21 to $46.51 | 160 |
| 2 | West South Dakota (nonmetro) | $44.87 | $93,330 | $39.74 to $47.01 | 80 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $44.40 | $92,350 | $40.34 to $45.61 | 250 |
| 4 | Rapid City, SD | $44.18 | $91,890 | $37.66 to $44.77 | 120 |
| 5 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40.35 | $83,920 | $39.01 to $45.07 | 120 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
South Dakota has 1.38 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.96 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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- Median hygienist pay, South Dakota
- $44.33/hr
- 75th percentile
- $46.26/hr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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