Dental Hygienist salary in South Dakota
What dental hygienists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,210$44.33 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$83,230 – $96,230Top 10%: $98,290+
Jobs6300.96× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $92,350 | $44.40 | 250 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $93,330 | $44.87 | 160 |
| Rapid City, SD | $91,890 | $44.18 | 120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $83,920 | $40.35 | 120 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $93,330 | $44.87 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Missouri · $92,750 Nebraska · $92,580 Indiana · $92,330 Florida · $91,980 Utah · $91,120 North Dakota · $90,530
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Dental Assistants · $47,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in South Dakota?
Dental Hygienists in South Dakota earned a median of $92,210 a year ($44.33 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $83,230 to $96,230.
Where in South Dakota do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $92,350.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.