The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in South Dakota is $29,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,780.
Pay spans roughly $25,590 at the 10th percentile to $37,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.98 per hour. An estimated 7,080 people work as waiters and waitresses in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $29,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.98 |
| 10th percentile | $25,590 |
| 90th percentile | $37,560 |
| Employment | 7,080 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.