As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Provider in South Dakota is $27,605, equivalent to $13 per hour, $531 weekly, or $2,300 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Daycare Provider in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Daycare Provider in South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $23,714 to $32,133. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,568) and 75th percentile ($29,975), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,133 per year. This $4,407 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Child Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Dakota Daycare Provider often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 nationwide for Daycare Provider job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Daycare Provider Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $23,714 SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $25,568 SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $27,605 SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $29,975 SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $32,133 SD August 01, 2026
25% $25,568 10% $23,714 90% $32,133 75% $29,975 $27,605 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $30,309 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $28,287 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $31,112 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $31,059 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $29,023 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $30,782 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $30,831 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $30,935 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $30,729 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $30,987 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Child Care Center Teacher


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    1 - 3 years experience
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