Veterinary Assistant Salary in South Dakota
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$32,810
per year · $15.52/hr
Typical range
$26,950–$36,670
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-16%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$53,720 /yr
Typical range
$36,400–$100,000
vs. BLS median
+64%
Based on 10 recent veterinary assistant job postings in South Dakota that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $32,810. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in South Dakota
10th
$26,950
25th
$27,970
Median
$32,810
75th
$35,570
90th
$36,670
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
270
Veterinary Assistants employed in South Dakota
#41/51
State rank by median pay
0.80
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
236 open veterinary assistant jobs in South Dakota
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169 veterinary practices in South Dakota
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in South Dakota?
The median veterinary assistant salary in South Dakota is $32,810 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $26,950 and $36,670 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in South Dakota?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in South Dakota is $15.52 per hour.
Where does South Dakota rank for veterinary assistant pay?
South Dakota ranks #41 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 270 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in South Dakota right now?
Recent job postings in South Dakota that disclose pay advertise a median of $53,720 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $36,400–$100,000), based on 10 postings — higher than the BLS median of $32,810.