Elementary School Teacher salary in Sioux Falls, SD
Based on 19 certified H-1B filings in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,283 |
| 25th | $54,116 |
| 50th (median) | $56,060 |
| 75th | $58,432 |
| 90th | $58,983 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $39,084 | $38,500 | $40,870 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $47,104 | $42,789 | $48,497 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $52,396 | $51,371 | $53,843 | 12 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $57,181 | $56,054 | $58,628 | 11 |
Cost of living
Sioux Falls's median Elementary School Teacher salary of $56,060 is worth about $61,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Sioux Falls = 90.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Sioux Falls, SD area earned a median of $50,040 in May 2025 (1,330 employed). The H-1B median here is $56,060, 12% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | $56,060 | 19 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.