The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in South Dakota is $33,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,250.
Pay spans roughly $28,940 at the 10th percentile to $47,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.03 per hour. An estimated 1,340 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $33,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.03 |
| 10th percentile | $28,940 |
| 90th percentile | $47,050 |
| Employment | 1,340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.