Geothermal Technicians Salary in South Dakota
Geothermal Technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $48,490 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($49,230)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,900; the top 10% earn over $77,110. Nationally the range is $36,080 to $77,040.
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Geothermal Technicians pay in South Dakota
How much do geothermal technicians make in South Dakota?
The median is $48,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,900 and the top 10% earn over $77,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for geothermal technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $49,230). Living costs are not included.