Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #48 of 51 · SD
17.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,240 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $34,700
Employment 250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,390P25 $29,320 Median $34,700P75 $36,100P90 $36,700
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in South Dakota earn between $28,390 and $36,700. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in South Dakota is $33,240, about 17.6% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,250 | $34,880 | 60 |
| Rapid City, SD | $35,640 | $33,020 | 40 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $33,940 | $32,260 | 70 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $33,840 | $32,770 | 70 |
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