Agricultural Technicians Salary in South Dakota
Agricultural Technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $41,420 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($49,630)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,930; the top 10% earn over $54,170. Nationally the range is $35,980 to $76,480.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$42,260 median in South Dakota
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$57,430 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,770 median in South Dakota
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48,830 median in South Dakota
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,960 median in South Dakota
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$38,000 median in South Dakota
Agricultural Technicians pay in South Dakota
How much do agricultural technicians make in South Dakota?
The median is $41,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,930 and the top 10% earn over $54,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for agricultural technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 39 (−17% vs. the national median of $49,630). Living costs are not included.