Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $48,740–$59,820
- vs U.S. median
- -25%
- Metro rank
- #448 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $54,380 a year, based on BLS estimates for 800 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 7% above the SD statewide median of $51,050. It ranks #448 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE800 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sicangu Oyate Ho | $46,500 | 5 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other SD metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $59,540 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $51,630 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $49,700 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $54,380 a year (May 2025). Half of the 800 jobs pay between $48,740 and $59,820. The 10th percentile is $47,140 and the 90th is $60,690.
Is West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 25% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 7% above the SD statewide median of $51,050. It ranks #448 of 501 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education the most in West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Sicangu Oyate Ho ($46,500). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.