Dentists, General Salary in South Dakota

Dentists, general in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $191,370 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($163,710), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $164,030 and the median at $158,140 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$191,370
Rapid City$163,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$191,370	$181,140	$124,470	$142,493	91
Rapid City	$163,710	$158,140	$103,210	$123,162	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.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General 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 29-1021.
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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