Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in South Dakota
$55,660avg. a year
$26.76 an hour · 2,010 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Dakota earn an average of $55,660 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $58,660.
$51,160Median pay
$26.76Average hourly
+30%Avg. pay since 2020
#26Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying South Dakota metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1720 jobs
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
$58,660
$28.20 an hour
2360 jobs
Rapid City, SD
$56,100
$26.97 an hour
3330 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$54,900
$26.40 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in South Dakota, charted
Pay over time
South Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where South Dakota automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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South Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| South Dakota | $55,660 | $26.76 |
| Montana | $59,310 | $28.51 |
| Minnesota | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| North Dakota | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| Nebraska | $55,430 | $26.65 |
| Iowa | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Related jobs in South Dakota
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,480
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69,470
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55,280
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,360
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40,950
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,550
Average pay, South Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in South Dakota?
The average is $55,660 a year, and the median is $51,160. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in South Dakota?
$26.76 an hour on average; the median is $24.60.
Where in South Dakota do they earn the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($58,660), followed by Rapid City, SD ($56,100). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($54,900).
How does South Dakota rank?
South Dakota ranks #26 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive service technicians and mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.