Agricultural Technicians pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,020 or more. The middle half of agricultural technicians in Sioux Falls earn between $37,300 and $56,950.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $57K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,170 | $3,931 | $22.68 |
| Median | $42,280 | $3,523 | $20.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,300 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,950 | $4,746 | $27.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Technicians pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Agricultural technicians in Sioux Falls earn 7% more than the South Dakota average ($44,030) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($53,840). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $49,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $47,170 | $42,280 | $35,520 | $59,020 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $44,030 | $41,420 | $34,930 | $54,170 | 350 |
| United States | $53,840 | $49,630 | $35,980 | $76,480 | 15,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Technicians salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $47,170, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $40,081 a year, or $3,340 a month and $1,542 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $40,081 | $3,340 |
| Working in MN | $38,376 | $3,198 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for agricultural technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $47,170 buys what about $52,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Omaha, NE$45,860
- Ames, IA$50,660
- Des Moines, IA$67,460
- Minneapolis, MN$62,050
- Fargo, ND$54,260
- Cedar Rapids, IA$50,550
Highest-paying cities for agricultural technicians
Des Moines, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,460).
- Des Moines, IA$67,460
- San Francisco, CA$66,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$65,110
- Phoenix, AZ$63,090
- Napa, CA$62,570
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Agricultural Technicians salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do agricultural technicians make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$22.68 an hour on average, and $20.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural technicians salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural technicians take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $40,081 a year ($3,340 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,170. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do agricultural technicians earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($53,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4012; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.90, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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