Remote Sensing Technicians Salary in South Dakota
Remote Sensing Technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $51,630 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($62,280)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,300; the top 10% earn over $93,550. Nationally the range is $39,000 to $102,690.
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Remote Sensing Technicians pay in South Dakota
How much do remote sensing technicians make in South Dakota?
The median is $51,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,300 and the top 10% earn over $93,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for remote sensing technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $62,280). Living costs are not included.