SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — South Dakota
South Dakota · 2 metro areas compared
At $29,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Library Technicians, 33.6% beneath the national figure of $44,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $29,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Library Technicians, 33.6% beneath the national figure of $44,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $26,980 and $37,980. The lowest tenth earn under $26,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,600.
Employment stands at 650, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, South Dakota ranks 47th by median wage. Rapid City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 551st of 563 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,060 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $26,980 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $29,590 | −33.6% |
| 75th | $37,980 | −14.8% |
| 90th | $47,600 | +6.8% |
| Mean | $33,950 | −23.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $34,300 | 80 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $31,780 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $29,590 goes as far as $33,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,590 a year, 33.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,060 to $47,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $34,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $29,590, or $14.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,580, so pay in South Dakota is 33.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Dakota earns more than $47,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rapid City, at $34,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in South Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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