Emergency Medical Technician salary in South Dakota
What emergency medical technicians earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,800$17.69 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$34,780 – $43,570Top 10%: $48,460+
Jobs6001.13× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $38,150 | $18.34 | 220 |
| Rapid City, SD | $39,440 | $18.96 | 150 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,800 | $17.69 | 120 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35,600 | $17.12 | 110 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $41,710 | $20.05 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
New Mexico · $37,550 Texas · $37,260 Kentucky · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Arkansas · $36,230 Montana · $36,140
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 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in South Dakota?
Emergency Medical Technicians in South Dakota earned a median of $36,800 a year ($17.69 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $34,780 to $43,570.
Where in South Dakota do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $41,710.
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.