Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in South Dakota

Social and human service assistants in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $38,230 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($38,030), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social and human service assistants average at $39,110 and the median at $38,350 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,690.

Social and Human Service Assistants average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$38,230
Rapid City$38,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$38,230	$36,430	$31,490	$32,898	91
Rapid City	$38,030	$38,440	$34,540	$32,737	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.

Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other states

Social and Human Service Assistants 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 21-1093.
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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