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South Dakota Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $11.85/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $24,648
- 52 weeks
- South Dakota median wage
- $22.63/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 52%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $11.85 |
Lowest paying jobs in South Dakota
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 1,610 | $27,840 | $29,220 |
| Childcare Workers | 2,370 | $27,940 | $29,720 |
| Dishwashers | 1,240 | $28,190 | $29,220 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1,040 | $28,760 | $32,400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,350 | $28,990 | $30,860 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 160 | $29,190 | $29,940 |
| Bartenders | 3,930 | $29,400 | $31,940 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 320 | $29,430 | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,150 | $29,490 | $30,900 |
| Library Technicians | 650 | $29,590 | $33,950 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1,850 | $29,730 | $30,510 |
| Cashiers | 12,860 | $29,780 | $31,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in South Dakota?
- The basic minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 an hour.
- How much is the South Dakota minimum wage per year?
- At $11.85 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $24,648 before taxes.