In South Dakota, hydrologic technicians earn $52,890 at the median, or about $25.43 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Hydrologic Technicians salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $36,190, 25th percentile $45,430, median $52,890, 75th percentile $63,960, 90th percentile $79,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level hydrologic technicians (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
How much do hydrologic technicians make in South Dakota?▼
The median is $52,890 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,190, and experienced hydrologic technicians can clear $79,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $53K enough to live in South Dakota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,711/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 27.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a hydrologic technicians salary go in South Dakota?▼
South Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hydrologic technicians salary is worth about $58,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hydrologic technicians get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
