Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in South Dakota

Speech-language pathologists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $75,870 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($75,070), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the speech-language pathologists average at $73,310 and the median at $65,680 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,170.

Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$75,870
Sioux Falls$75,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$75,870	$71,690	$64,280	$62,205	89
Sioux Falls	$75,070	$68,920	$60,210	$61,642	91

*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.

Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other states

Speech-Language Pathologists 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 29-1127.
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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