Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in South Dakota
The median substitute teachers, short-term in South Dakota earns $27,840 a year, 33% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,045 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $25,560
- 25th percentile
- $26,220
- Median percentile
- $27,840
- 75th percentile
- $30,310
- 90th percentile
- $34,700
Based on 1,610 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$24,536 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $27,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,130 |
| South Dakota income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,045 |
| Every two weeks | $944 |
Does it go far here?
$31,427Median pay in South Dakota is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.6 vs 100).
46%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($946 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in South Dakota
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $280,900 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,970 |
| Financial Managers | $159,700 |
| Pharmacists | $146,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | $137,400 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,840 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $128,720 |
All substitute teachers, short-term salaries · Take-home pay in South Dakota