Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota

Median Salary

$34,700

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.68

per hour

Employment

250

in South Dakota

vs. National Avg

-9.0%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, South Dakota pays 9.0% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,216

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.8

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

10th

$28,390

25th

$29,320

Median

$34,700

75th

$36,100

90th

$36,700

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).