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Dietitian Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$64,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.20/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
210
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,251 #38 of 51

Dietitian pay in South Dakota, explained

Dietitians in South Dakota earn a median of $64,890 per year ($31.20 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,260, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $88,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $64,890 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $64,890 is worth about $73,251 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #38 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,260
$24.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,890
$31.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$88,710
$42.65/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $64,890 $73,251
Minnesota $77,540 $78,624 −$12,650
Iowa $72,690 $82,826 −$7,800
Montana $71,580 $75,630 −$6,690
Nebraska $70,160 $77,866 −$5,270
North Dakota $70,040 $78,733 −$5,150
Wyoming $64,370 $69,446 +$520

Dietitian in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in South Dakota?

Dietitians in South Dakota earn a median of $64,890 per year ($31.20 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay dietitians well?

At $64,890, South Dakota pays 15% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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