Veterinary Technician Salary in South Dakota
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$45,220
per year · $20.72/hr
Typical range
$33,280–$49,080
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-2%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$42,000 /yr
Typical range
$28,240–$53,500
vs. BLS median
-7%
Based on 9 recent veterinary technician job postings in South Dakota that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $45,220. 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
$33,280
25th
$38,640
Median
$45,220
75th
$47,620
90th
$49,080
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
300
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in South Dakota
#25/50
State rank by median pay
0.78
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
120 open veterinary technician jobs in South Dakota
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in South Dakota?
The median veterinary technician salary in South Dakota is $45,220 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $33,280 and $49,080 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in South Dakota?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in South Dakota is $20.72 per hour.
Where does South Dakota rank for veterinary technician pay?
South Dakota ranks #25 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 300 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in South Dakota right now?
Recent job postings in South Dakota that disclose pay advertise a median of $42,000 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $28,240–$53,500), based on 9 postings — lower than the BLS median of $45,220.