Pharmacist salary in South Dakota
What pharmacists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$146,790$70.57 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$131,950 – $155,260Top 10%: $166,340+
Jobs1,2801.36× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist 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 | $148,330 | $71.31 | 690 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $138,510 | $66.59 | 240 |
| Rapid City, SD | $140,340 | $67.47 | 210 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $139,950 | $67.28 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $139,600 | $67.12 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $148,740 New Mexico · $147,000 Arizona · $146,930 Idaho · $144,900 Indiana · $144,290 Utah · $144,240
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 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in South Dakota?
Pharmacists in South Dakota earned a median of $146,790 a year ($70.57 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $131,950 to $155,260.
Where in South Dakota do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $148,330.
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.