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HVAC Technician Salary
in South Dakota

The median HVAC technician salary in South Dakota is $45,250, which is 7% below the national median.

$45,250
Median Salary
$46,480
Mean Salary
$22.35/hr
Hourly Wage
1,320
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in South Dakota is $45,250 per year ($22.35/hr mean), which is 7% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $64,940.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $30,260/yr
  • Median: $45,250/yr · Mean: $46,480/yr
  • 1,320 HVAC techs employed in South Dakota
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,632/yr (COL index 91.8)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in South Dakota.
90th Percentile
$64,940
75th Percentile
$54,740
Median
$45,250
25th Percentile
$36,870
10th Percentile
$30,260
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
South Dakota's cost of living index is 91.8 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $50,632.
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