Dental Hygienists Salary in South Dakota

Dental hygienists in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $90,100 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($87,210), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $89,180 and the median at $92,210 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$90,100
Rapid City$87,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$90,100	$92,350	$83,910	$72,215	91
Rapid City	$87,210	$91,890	$78,320	$70,182	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.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists 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 29-1292.
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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