Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in South Dakota

Ophthalmic medical technicians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $46,000 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($42,720), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $44,330 and the median at $42,430 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$46,000
Rapid City$42,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$46,000	$47,320	$37,870	$39,141	91
Rapid City	$42,720	$39,300	$38,360	$36,506	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.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic 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 29-2057.
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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