Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in South Dakota

Emergency medical technicians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $40,000 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($39,340), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $39,110 and the median at $36,800 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$40,000
Rapid City$39,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$40,000	$36,800	$35,600	$34,320	91
Rapid City	$39,340	$39,440	$34,630	$33,790	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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