Surgical Technologist salary in South Dakota
What surgical technologists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,870$28.79 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$51,720 – $63,900Top 10%: $75,470+
Jobs6001.73× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist 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 | $53,850 | $25.89 | 310 |
| Rapid City, SD | $61,960 | $29.79 | 110 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $59,670 | $28.69 | 90 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $58,310 | $28.04 | 90 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $54,680 | $26.29 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Vermont · $60,660 Kansas · $60,600 Iowa · $60,540 Tennessee · $60,530 Kentucky · $60,490 Wyoming · $58,850
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 surgical technologist make in South Dakota?
Surgical Technologists in South Dakota earned a median of $59,870 a year ($28.79 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $51,720 to $63,900.
Where in South Dakota do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Rapid City, SD at $61,960.
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.