Dentist Jobs in South Dakota
There are 17 live Dentist listings in South Dakota; South Dakota ranks 5th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are DOCS Health (6), Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (2), Prairie Band Health Services (2).
17+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 12, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Dakota Dental PartnersRapid City, SD
Dentist
Community HealthCare Association of the DakotasHoward, SD
Dentist
Community HealthCare Association of the DakotasWessington Springs, SD
Dental Hygienist
Great Plains Tribal Leaders HealthRapid City, SD
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Dentist Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in South Dakota today, then South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 17
- 12-mo median
- $251k
- Pay rank
- #5 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #2
- 12-mo postings
- 26
Dentist roles in South Dakota advertise $85k above the $166k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $251k | — | 5.6/10 | 26 |
| Delaware#1 | $352k | +$102k | 3.4/10 | 27 |
| Wyomingborders | $192k | −$59k | 3.6/10 | 8 |
| North Dakotaborders | $187k | −$63k | 4.6/10 | 21 |
| Iowaborders | $173k | −$78k | 5.0/10 | 70 |
| Montanaborders | $152k | −$98k | 4.9/10 | 18 |
| Minnesotaborders | $133k | −$118k | 4.8/10 | 178 |
| Nebraskaborders | $118k | −$132k | 5.2/10 | 37 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 12, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- DOCS Health (6), Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (2), Prairie Band Health Services (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in South Dakota.
How much do dentist earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 18% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include DOCS Health, Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas, Prairie Band Health Services, Specialty Dental Brands, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 17 dentist positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in South Dakota
DOCS Health6 open roles here · WLB 56/100
- CCommunity HealthCare Association of the Dakotas2 open roles here
Prairie Band Health Services2 open roles here · WLB 57/100
- CCanton Dental Clinic1 open role here
Complete Health1 open role here · WLB 75/100- DDesigner Dentistry & Smiles Of Sioux Falls1 open role here
Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Horizon Health1 open role here · WLB 63/100