Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Dakota

Median Salary

$60,740

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.20

per hour

Employment

2,000

in South Dakota

vs. National Avg

-20.3%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, South Dakota pays 20.3% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$66,894

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.8

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

10th

$47,540

25th

$52,330

Median

$60,740

75th

$72,000

90th

$91,900

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).