How much does a Truck Driver make in South Dakota?

BLS puts the average Truck Driver pay in South Dakota at $58,550 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in South Dakota, after federal taxes, FICA, and South Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $49,225 annually ($4,102/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in South Dakota?

On a $58,550 salary in South Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $49,225/year or $4,102/month. Federal tax: $4,846. State tax: $0. FICA: $4,479.

Is $58,550 a good Truck Driver salary?

$58,550 is the BLS average Truck Driver pay in South Dakota, about the same as the US average of $59,710 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in South Dakota earn between $48,370 and $64,480.

How do South Dakota taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

South Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $58,550 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 15.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

In South Dakota, the top 10% earn over $78,610 and the bottom 10% under $41,590 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver in South Dakota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Truck Driver Salary in South Dakota (2026)

Average Truck Driver pay in South Dakota

$58,550/year

≈ $28/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $48,370–$64,480

US average: $59,710

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$49,225/year

$4,102/month · effective tax rate 15.93%

Federal $4,846
FICA $4,479
Take-home

Pay by role in South Dakota

Senior OTR / TrainerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$64,480–$78,610
Tractor-Trailer Driver (any freight)BLS · middle 50%$48,370–$64,480
New CDL DriverBLS · 10th–25th percentile$41,590–$48,370

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$49,225
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,102
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,893
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$24/hr
Federal Tax	$4,846
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$4,479
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	15.93%

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Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

South Dakota's trucking market is anchored by the substantial SD I-29 + I-90 + I-190 freight corridor (the substantial Sioux Falls freight hub + the substantial SD intermountain freight crossroads connecting Twin Cities + Omaha + Denver + Billings + the substantial SD-North Dakota Bakken oil corridor), the substantial SD cattle + livestock hauling (SD #5 US beef cow inventory + the substantial SD cattle ranching + the substantial Western SD ranch hauling + the substantial Black Hills + Missouri River cattle hauling + the substantial SD cattle to feedlot to Smithfield Sioux Falls + IBP + JBS SD processing), the substantial SD agricultural hauling (the substantial SD #1 US sunflower + flaxseed + substantial corn + soybean + ethanol hauling), the substantial SD LTL post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy successor work (Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF + XPO), the substantial Sioux Falls + Rapid City + Aberdeen UPS + FedEx Freight + Amazon SD distribution + Walmart + Target SD, plus the substantial SD tanker + hazmat + Bakken oil hauling cross-state.

Senior OTR / Trainer

$64,480–$78,610

OTR driver at SD carriers · no OBBBA OT deduction (Motor Carrier Act exempt)

Source: BLS May 2025 · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · South Dakota · 75th–90th percentile

Tractor-Trailer Driver (any freight)

$48,370–$64,480

Functional CDL driver at SD carriers · transitioning to senior band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · South Dakota · middle 50%

New CDL Driver

$41,590–$48,370

New CDL-A driver at SD carriers · entry band + the substantial SD CDL training

Source: BLS May 2025 · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · South Dakota · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: South Dakota cattle + livestock hauling + the substantial SD #5 US beef cow inventory ranch hauling is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state cattle hauling anchor and a feature most national trucking surveys understate for SD. The substantial SD cattle + livestock hauling (the substantial SD #5 US beef cow inventory + ~3.7M cattle + ~14K SD ranches + the substantial Western SD ranch hauling serving substantial cow-calf + feeder operations + the substantial Black Hills + Missouri River cattle hauling + the substantial SD cattle to feedlot + the substantial SD cattle hauling to Smithfield Sioux Falls pork + IBP + JBS SD beef processing + the substantial SD livestock auction barn hauling) supports substantial SD livestock hauling. The substantial SD I-29 + I-90 + I-190 freight corridor + Sioux Falls freight hub + the substantial SD-North Dakota Bakken oil corridor cross-state hauling + the substantial SD #1 US sunflower + flaxseed + corn + soybean + ethanol agricultural hauling + the substantial post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy LTL successor work + the substantial SD UPS + FedEx Freight + Amazon Sioux Falls distribution. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 only to drivers owed overtime; the Motor Carrier Act (29 USC 213(b)(1)) exempts drivers of trucks over 10,000 lb hauling interstate freight, even on local routes. SD 0% state income tax + SD RTW since 1946 anchor the SD trucking proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers in South Dakota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (South Dakota levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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