Salary Guide/South Dakota

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in South Dakota

SPD technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $38,680/year ($18.60/hr), which is -12% below the national median.

South Dakota Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$38,680

$5,320 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$18.60

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in South Dakota

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$50,840
75th Percentile$44,420
Median (50th Percentile)$38,680
25th Percentile$33,580
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$29,340

Pay by Metro Area in South Dakota

Sioux Falls
$39,400

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

South Dakota's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $38,680 in South Dakota is equivalent to $42,505 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in South Dakota — the adjusted salary is $3,825 higher than nominal.

Employment in South Dakota

There are approximately 480 sterile processing technicians employed in South Dakota. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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