For 9 South Dakota Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $75,949 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $108,637 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $89,380 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $77,160 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $58,831 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $68,485 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $65,152 at South Dakota Public Colleges.
South Dakota Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at South Dakota Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
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