Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in South Dakota

Forest and conservation technicians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $67,770 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($63,480), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forest and conservation technicians average at $60,160 and the median at $54,770 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,060.

Forest and Conservation Technicians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$67,770
Rapid City$63,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$67,770	$65,670	$65,670	$56,506	91
Rapid City	$63,480	$57,660	$47,940	$53,186	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.

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Forest and Conservation Technicians salary by city and state

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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 19-4071.
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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