As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Toy Designer in South Dakota is $69,488, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,336 weekly, or $5,791 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Toy Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Toy Designer in South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $57,206 to $81,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,059) and 75th percentile ($76,009), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,946 per year. This $12,950 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Packaging, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Dakota Toy Designer often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 nationwide for Toy Designer 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
Toy Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $57,206 SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $63,059 SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $69,488 SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $76,009 SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $81,946 SD April 01, 2026
25% $63,059 10% $57,206 90% $81,946 75% $76,009 $69,488 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Toy Designer ?

Designer toys, also called "Art Toys", are novelty toys and collectibles created by independent artists and designers, which they usually produce in limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, and resin. Many designer toys are plush toys. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration or self-described low brow art; some artists have classical art and design training, while others are self-taught. The first designer toys appeared in the 1990s....

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Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $72,458 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $69,774 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $73,932 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $68,532 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $68,532 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $68,532 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $73,824 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $73,932 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $72,458 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $71,232 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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