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Pharmacist Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$146,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$70.57/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
1,280
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$165,703 #1 of 51

Pharmacist pay in South Dakota, explained

Pharmacists in South Dakota earn a median of $146,790 per year ($70.57 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $112,200, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $166,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $146,790 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $146,790 is worth about $165,703 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #1 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,200
$53.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$146,790
$70.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,340
$79.97/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $146,790 $165,703
Minnesota $159,740 $161,974 −$12,950
Montana $142,080 $150,119 +$4,710
North Dakota $142,040 $159,669 +$4,750
Wyoming $139,550 $150,554 +$7,240
Nebraska $139,330 $154,634 +$7,460
Iowa $138,860 $158,223 +$7,930

Pharmacist in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in South Dakota?

Pharmacists in South Dakota earn a median of $146,790 per year ($70.57 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay pharmacists well?

At $146,790, South Dakota pays 4% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 1,280 work in the state.

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