Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in South Dakota

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in South Dakota was $51,160 +1.1% vs national

South Dakota vs United States

South DakotaUnited States
Median annual$51,160$50,620
Median hourly$24.60$24.34
Employment2,010704,640
Location quotient0.971.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (South Dakota) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What this means

The median wage in South Dakota is 1.1% above the national median — a difference of about $540 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in South Dakota?

The median annual wage in South Dakota is $51,160 ($24.60 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does South Dakota compare to the national average for automotive service technicians and mechanics?

The South Dakota median of $51,160 is 1.1% higher than the U.S. median of $50,620.

How many automotive service technicians and mechanics work in South Dakota?

Approximately 2,010 are employed in South Dakota, per BLS OES.