Pharmacy technician Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Pharmacy technician Salary
$16.53/hour
The average salary for a Pharmacy technician in South Dakota is $16.53 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $22.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pharmacy technician salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$16.53/hour
South Dakota
38% lower than the US average.
$22.88/hour
United States
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Pharmacy technicians?
Only Rapid City, South Dakota reports pay data for Pharmacy technicians, averaging $26 per hour. Rapid City, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 58% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $26 | $77 |
How does the pay for Pharmacy technicians in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Pharmacy technicians the most, averaging $18 per hour, followed by Kansas ($17) and Missouri ($16). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Colorado pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $18 | $24 |
| Kansas | $17 | $22 |
| Missouri | $16 | $22 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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