Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in South Dakota

Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $59,110 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($56,900), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the clinical laboratory technologists and technicians average at $60,940 and the median at $60,890 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,350.

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$59,110
Rapid City$56,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$59,110	$57,910	$47,140	$49,675	91
Rapid City	$56,900	$47,240	$37,550	$47,899	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in other states

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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 29-2010.
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.

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