Dentist, General salary in South Dakota
What dentists, general earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$158,140$76.03 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$104,540 – $191,280Top 10%: $250,780+
Jobs3901.05× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General 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 | $181,140 | $87.09 | 130 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $155,250 | $74.64 | 110 |
| Rapid City, SD | $158,140 | $76.03 | 90 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $191,280 | $91.96 | 60 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $128,270 | $61.67 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560 Connecticut · $160,440 South Carolina · $158,640 Illinois · $156,110 New Mexico · $155,260
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 dentist, general make in South Dakota?
Dentists, General in South Dakota earned a median of $158,140 a year ($76.03 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $104,540 to $191,280.
Where in South Dakota do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $191,280.
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.