South Dakota stays at No. 46 in teacher pay rankings

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 288

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation in a new report on average teacher salaries, the same as last year.

The state’s standing is its highest since the National Education Association started ranking states in 1943, according to the South Dakota Education Association.

South Dakota’s average teacher salary during the 2024-25 school year increased to $58,486 — a 3.8% increase from $56,328 in last year’s report. The increase outpaced the 2024 inflation …

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