Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Find out how your pay in South Dakota:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
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Salary for Workers in South Dakota vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than South Dakota.
Red areas make less money than South Dakota.
South Dakota pays less than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $9,950 more/yr | $4.78 more/hr |
| Wyoming | $6,950 more/yr | $3.33 more/hr |
| Minnesota | $6,100 more/yr | $2.93 more/hr |
| Montana | $4,820 more/yr | $2.31 more/hr |
| Iowa | $450 more/yr | $0.21 more/hr |
| South Dakota | $47,600.00/yr | $22.89/hr |
| Nebraska | $1,190 less/yr | $0.58 less/hr |
How salary for workers in South Dakota ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in South Dakota is $47,600 per year, or $22.89 per hour.
South Dakota pays workers $7,920 (20%) more per year than South Carolina, the lowest paid state ($39,680) in the US.
South Dakota pays workers $16,110 (25.3%) less per year than Alaska, the highest paid state ($63,710) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022