Dental salaries in South Dakota
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in South Dakota earns about $158,140; dental hygienists earn about $92,210 ($44.33/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in South Dakota — official state survey values, not estimates.
South Dakota pays roughly 7% below the national median of $170,950.
South Dakota pays roughly 6% below the national median of $98,100.
Dentist pay distribution — South Dakota (verified)
Verified BLS OEWS percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $94,560 |
| 25th percentilei | $104,540 |
| Median (50th)i | $158,140 |
| 75th percentilei | $191,280 |
| 90th percentilei | $250,780 |
| Mean (average)i | $164,030 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so South Dakota reads as a full salary market.
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Practice operations
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in South Dakota?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in South Dakota earns about $158,140, from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in South Dakota?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in South Dakota earns about $92,210 ($44.33/hr).
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