24+ Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota
Social Worker positions in South Dakota with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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24+ Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 11 roles pay ~$80k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health SolutionGreat Workplace
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Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health SolutionGreat Workplace
in Social Work
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How South Dakota Compares for Social Worker Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in South Dakota advertise $16k below the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $71k | — | 4.7/10 | 13 |
| Wyomingborders | $196k | +$125k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Arkansas#2 | $118k | +$46k | 5.7/10 | 50 |
| Iowaborders | $101k | +$30k | 5.7/10 | 57 |
| Montanaborders | $99k | +$28k | 6.1/10 | 29 |
| North Dakotaborders | $78k | +$7k | 5.1/10 | 27 |
| Minnesotaborders | $76k | +$5k | 5.8/10 | 155 |
| Nebraskaborders | $65k | −$6k | 5.4/10 | 26 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in south dakota. With 24+ open positions and salaries ranging from $61K to $92K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 7.6/10, with 75% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in south dakota include Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution, Brookings Health System, Avera Health. Positions span social worker jobs south dakota. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in south dakota, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in South Dakota?
Listed social workers in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $61K to $92K per year, with a median near $61K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers 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 workers 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, 75% with no on-call and 75% 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 Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution, Brookings Health System, Avera Health. 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 24+ social workers positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health9 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Sanford Health4 open roles here · WLB 58/100
- Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution2 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Lutheran Social Service2 open roles here · WLB 75/100Monument Health2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Bloom Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 31/100Brookings Health System1 open role here · WLB 50/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing1 open role here · WLB 71/100
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