In South Dakota, taxi drivers earn $27,400 at the median, or about $13.17 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $26,980, 25th percentile $27,000, median $27,400, 75th percentile $41,290, 90th percentile $41,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $27K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $27,400 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,980, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $41,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $27K enough to live in South Dakota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,005/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 50.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a taxi drivers salary go in South Dakota?▼
South Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median taxi drivers salary is worth about $30,482 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do taxi drivers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
