Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota
Across 23 live Social Worker listings in South Dakota, median advertised pay is $85K (75th percentile $92K), based on the 16 that state a salary; South Dakota ranks 47th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Avera Health (8), Sanford Health (5), GreenLife Healthcare Staffing (2).
23+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 16 roles pay ~$85k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
16 jobs · 7 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
16 jobs · 7 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Social Worker (MSW)
Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron, SD
Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor
GreenLife Healthcare StaffingEmployer score · SilverBlunt, SD
Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor
GreenLife Healthcare StaffingEmployer score · SilverSioux Falls, SD
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Social Worker Pay in South Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker 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
- 23
- Live median
- $85k
- 75th $92k · n=16
- 12-mo median
- $75k
- Pay rank
- #47 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 54
Social Worker roles in South Dakota advertise $6k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SD | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $75k | — | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Wyomingborders | $122k | +$47k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$31k | 5.7/10 | 235 |
| Montanaborders | $87k | +$12k | 5.5/10 | 64 |
| Iowaborders | $79k | +$5k | 5.5/10 | 166 |
| Minnesotaborders | $78k | +$3k | 5.9/10 | 436 |
| North Dakotaborders | $77k | +$2k | 5.4/10 | 66 |
| Nebraskaborders | $65k | −$10k | 5.3/10 | 93 |
“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 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Avera Health (8), Sanford Health (5), GreenLife Healthcare Staffing (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 Social Worker jobs in South Dakota.
How much do social workers earn in South Dakota?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. 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 social worker jobs available?
Some social workers 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 social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 20% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Avera Health, Sanford Health, GreenLife Healthcare Staffing, Lutheran Social Service, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in South Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 23 social workers 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 Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health8 open roles here · WLB 30/100Sanford Health5 open roles here · WLB 60/100
- GreenLife Healthcare Staffing2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Lutheran Social Service2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AnthroMed Education (School Services)1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Bloom Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 41/100
Brookings Health System1 open role here · WLB 56/100
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution1 open role here · WLB 76/100