Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in South Dakota

In South Dakota we have BLS pay data for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Rapid City only, where the average is $58,920 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary average at $69,010 and the median at $72,940 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,060.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$58,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$58,920	$67,290	$46,490	$49,522	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1194.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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