Pediatric Dentist salary in South Dakota

At a modeled median of $153,860, pediatric dentists in South Dakota earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 10%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, South Dakota ranks 47th.

The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $77,630, while the top tenth earn $287,670 or more — a spread of about $210,040. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.

Within South Dakota, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.0× less than a general dentist, about 1.7× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.2× what a dental assistant earns ($158,140, $92,210, $47,900 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.

Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Sioux Falls at about $171,980 and lowest in Rapid City at about $162,740. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.