For 4 South Dakota Community Colleges, the average faculty salary is $68,101 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average instructor salary is $68,361 at South Dakota Community Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $57,336 at South Dakota Community Colleges.
South Dakota Community Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at South Dakota Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD | $70,297 | - | - | - | $70,297 | - | - |
| Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD | $70,577 | - | - | - | $70,577 | - | - |
| Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD | $70,094 | - | - | - | $71,133 | - | $57,336 |
| Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD | $61,436 | - | - | - | $61,436 | - | - |
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