Automotive Service Technician Salary in South Dakota
Based on 2K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$51,160
$24.596/hr
vs National Average
$52,179
-2.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $81K
2K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Automotive Service Technician in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,670 |
| 25th percentile | $44,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,160 |
| 75th percentile | $61,610 |
| 90th percentile | $80,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Automotive Service Technician in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,120 |
| 2023 | $46,520 |
| 2024 | $48,410 |
| 2025 | $51,160 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,120 | $46,532 |
| 2023 | $46,520 | $47,903 |
| 2024 | $48,410 | $50,586 |
| 2025 | $51,160 | $52,179 |