Paramedics Salary in South Dakota
Paramedics in South Dakota earn a median of $48,830 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,950; the top 10% earn over $58,380. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
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Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Acute Care Nurses$78,060 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$78,060 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$393,870 median in South Dakota
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$29,190 median in South Dakota
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$52,970 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$52,750 median in South Dakota
Paramedics pay in South Dakota
How much do paramedics make in South Dakota?
The median is $48,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,950 and the top 10% earn over $58,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.