Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $32,123 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.9% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 260 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $28,530 to $35,520 depending on location.
$32,123
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$35,520
Highest paying metro
$28,530
Lowest paying metro
260
Employed in South Dakota
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inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $35,520 | $29,330 | $37,690 | 70 |
| East South Dakota | $32,690 | $27,970 | $34,020 | 80 |
| Rapid City, SD | $31,750 | $27,400 | $35,430 | 50 |
| West South Dakota | $28,530 | $27,070 | $35,470 | 60 |