For 16 South Dakota 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $66,982 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $91,823 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $80,895 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $70,157 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $52,857 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $68,485 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $45,601 at South Dakota 4-year Colleges.
South Dakota 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at South Dakota 4-year Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $56,317 | $70,922 | $61,201 | $47,589 | $35,044 | - | $11,250 |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | $75,872 | $95,110 | $75,246 | $70,795 | $54,746 | $60,846 | - |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | $89,528 | $125,836 | $103,953 | $79,380 | $63,042 | $72,536 | - |
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell, SD | $62,660 | $67,197 | $59,583 | $61,513 | $59,776 | - | $60,000 |
| Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD | $64,827 | $74,420 | $79,422 | $63,041 | $42,385 | - | - |
| National American University-Rapid CityRapid City, SD | $46,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $46,000 |
| Kairos UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $57,083 | $57,083 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | $80,539 | $99,262 | $83,681 | $74,287 | $60,066 | $58,442 | - |
| Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD | $62,554 | $71,734 | $66,609 | $61,603 | - | - | - |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD | $99,857 | $134,132 | $108,659 | $85,706 | $70,581 | $73,414 | - |
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | $91,715 | $119,069 | $100,468 | $86,970 | $62,844 | $76,514 | - |
| Sinte Gleska UniversityMission, SD | $43,158 | - | - | - | $43,158 | - | - |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | $63,508 | $71,789 | $63,979 | $59,464 | $41,507 | - | - |
| Sisseton Wahpeton CollegeSisseton, SD | $57,022 | - | - | - | $53,269 | - | $65,152 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | $83,294 | $115,317 | $87,042 | $81,380 | $62,941 | $69,159 | - |
| California Intercontinental UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $37,776 | - | - | - | $37,776 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in South Dakota
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $99,857
- South Dakota State University $91,715
- Dakota State University $89,528
- University of South Dakota $83,294
- Northern State University $80,539
- Black Hills State University $75,872
- Mitchell Technical College $70,577
- Lake Area Technical College $70,297
- Southeast Technical College $70,094
- Mount Marty University $64,827