Optician, Dispensing salary in South Dakota
What opticians, dispensing earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,400$20.87 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$36,640 – $46,190Top 10%: $49,730+
Jobs4301.97× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing 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 | $44,190 | $21.24 | 170 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $43,060 | $20.70 | 140 |
| Rapid City, SD | $38,760 | $18.63 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,330 | $18.43 | 50 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $43,310 | $20.82 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $44,820 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960 Idaho · $43,950 Arkansas · $42,880
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 optician, dispensing make in South Dakota?
Opticians, Dispensing in South Dakota earned a median of $43,400 a year ($20.87 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $36,640 to $46,190.
Where in South Dakota do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $44,190.
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.