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HVAC Technician salary in South Dakota
The middle half of HVAC technicians in South Dakota earned $24.75 to $31.70 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.15 or more.1
- 10th
- $23.28
- 25th
- $24.75
- Median
- $29.51
- 75th
- $31.70
- 90th
- $36.15
- 10th
- $48,420
- 25th
- $51,480
- Median
- $61,390
- 75th
- $65,940
- 90th
- $75,190
Which South Dakota cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Sioux Falls has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $30.02 an hour; Rapid City has the lowest, $29.53.1
- Sioux Falls$30.02
- Rapid City$29.53
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in South Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $75,190 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in South Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in South Dakota earned $23.28 an hour or less ($48,420 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.75 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in South Dakota?
Projections Central expects South Dakota to go from 1,210 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 1,370 in 2034, a change of 13.8%, with about 120 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1,210 | 1,370 | 13.8% | 120 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in South Dakota?
HVAC technicians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in South Dakota. General contractors have the highest median, $37.35 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors* | $37.35 | $77,690 | 2,360 |
| Electricians | $29.51 | $61,390 | 2,980 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.51 | $61,390 | 1,610 |
| Plumbers | $24.82 | $51,620 | 1,760 |
| Roofers | $22.94 | $47,710 | 400 |
* Pay for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); BLS has no general contractor occupation. All rows count employees only, not the self-employed.
Where to train in South Dakota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, South Dakota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)