Medical Equipment Preparer salary in South Dakota
What medical equipment preparers earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,330$20.35 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$38,910 – $47,120Top 10%: $54,680+
Jobs4802.12× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer 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 | $40,280 | $19.37 | 300 |
| Rapid City, SD | $45,460 | $21.86 | 80 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $39,580 | $19.03 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $42,430 | $20.40 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
Montana · $44,670 Missouri · $43,480 Oklahoma · $43,460 South Carolina · $42,510 Nebraska · $41,480 Iowa · $39,930
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 a medical equipment preparer make in South Dakota?
Medical Equipment Preparers in South Dakota earned a median of $42,330 a year ($20.35 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $38,910 to $47,120.
Where in South Dakota do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Rapid City, SD at $45,460.
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.