Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in South Dakota
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,890$29.28 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$47,140 – $75,700Top 10%: $81,560+
Jobs1,2801.31× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $57,910 | $27.84 | 650 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $63,850 | $30.70 | 260 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,240 | $22.71 | 230 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,360 | $22.77 | 200 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $66,210 | $31.83 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Virginia · $61,050 Alaska · $60,950 Kentucky · $60,880 Wisconsin · $60,670 North Carolina · $60,650 Nebraska · $60,540
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Dental Assistants · $47,900 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240 Medical Records Specialists · $51,610
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in South Dakota?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in South Dakota earned a median of $60,890 a year ($29.28 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $47,140 to $75,700.
Where in South Dakota do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $57,910.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.