Veterinary Technicians
In South Dakota, veterinary technicians earned a median $45,300 a year ($21.78 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 4% below the national median of $47,380. The middle 80% earned between $35,780 and $50,440. With South Dakota prices at 88.6% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $51,137 would nationally: #14 of 51 states for buying power. About 300 people work in this occupation in South Dakota. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 13,400 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).
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Veterinary Technician Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience Schedule: Full- time 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30AM-5:30 PM, Saturday 9AM-12PM Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a full or part -time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our…
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$21.78 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #14 of 51
All states
BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).
