verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$80,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.52/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
120
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,454 #34 of 48

Psychologist pay in South Dakota, explained

Psychologists in South Dakota earn a median of $80,130 per year ($38.52 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $63,630, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $123,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $80,130 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $80,130 is worth about $90,454 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #34 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,630
$30.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,130
$38.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,210
$59.24/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $80,130 $90,454
North Dakota $116,130 $130,543 −$36,000
Minnesota $107,030 $108,527 −$26,900
Nebraska $94,540 $104,924 −$14,410
Iowa $91,690 $104,476 −$11,560
Wyoming $89,890 $96,978 −$9,760
Montana $68,160 $72,016 +$11,970

Psychologist in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in South Dakota?

Psychologists in South Dakota earn a median of $80,130 per year ($38.52 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay psychologists well?

At $80,130, South Dakota pays 20% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 120 work in the state.

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