For 7 South Dakota Private Colleges, the average faculty salary is $55,453 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $68,282 at South Dakota Private Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $66,046 at South Dakota Private Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $57,902 at South Dakota Private Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $43,298 at South Dakota Private Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $39,083 at South Dakota Private Colleges.
South Dakota Private Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at South Dakota Private 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | $63,508 | $71,789 | $63,979 | $59,464 | $41,507 | - | - |
| 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