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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$65,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.58/hr
▼ 33% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
410
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,143 #51 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in South Dakota, explained

Speech-language pathologists in South Dakota earn a median of $65,680 per year ($31.58 per hour), which is 33% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $54,740, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $98,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $65,680 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $65,680 is worth about $74,143 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,740
$26.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,680
$31.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,810
$47.50/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $65,680 $74,143
Minnesota $89,380 $90,630 −$23,700
Nebraska $84,350 $93,615 −$18,670
Wyoming $82,040 $88,509 −$16,360
Iowa $81,050 $92,352 −$15,370
Montana $78,740 $83,195 −$13,060
North Dakota $75,240 $84,578 −$9,560

Speech-Language Pathologist in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in South Dakota?

Speech-language pathologists in South Dakota earn a median of $65,680 per year ($31.58 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $65,680, South Dakota pays 33% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 410 work in the state.

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