Agricultural Technicians Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $35,670 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $40,050
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $29,810
    50th (median)
    $35,670
    75th
    $40,050
    90th
    $40,050

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,630
    Arizona $63,340
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,450
    Urban and Regional Planners$61,730
    Chemists$83,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,450
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$65,670
    Conservation Scientists$67,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 23.8% below the national median of $46,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Technicians in Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,810.