Surgical Technologists Salary in South Dakota

Surgical technologists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $62,490 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($57,070), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $58,390 and the median at $59,870 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$62,490
Sioux Falls$57,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$62,490	$61,960	$59,870	$52,391	89
Sioux Falls	$57,070	$53,850	$51,720	$48,036	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.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists 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 29-2055.
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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