Phlebotomists Salary in South Dakota

Phlebotomists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $38,990 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($38,630), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the phlebotomists average at $39,590 and the median at $39,560 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,520.

Phlebotomists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$38,990
Sioux Falls$38,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$38,990	$39,720	$35,320	$33,508	89
Sioux Falls	$38,630	$39,560	$31,360	$33,219	91

*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.

Phlebotomists salary in other states

Phlebotomists 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 31-9097.
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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