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HVAC Technician Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$29.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,507/year ($4,292/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,610 HVAC Technician jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median HVAC Technician salary of $61,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $51,507 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,187 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,696 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,507 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in South Dakota?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in South Dakota is $61,390 per year ($29.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,480 and $65,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $61,390, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $51,507 per year ($4,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,610 HVAC Technician jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.