Tax Preparers Salary in South Dakota

Tax preparers in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $59,160 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($57,460), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $55,710 and the median at $52,530 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$59,160
Rapid City$57,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$59,160	$52,530	$44,670	$49,715	91
Rapid City	$57,460	$61,100	$49,410	$48,349	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.

Tax Preparers salary in other states

Tax Preparers 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 13-2082.
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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