The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Dakota is $48,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,000.
Pay spans roughly $37,450 at the 10th percentile to $77,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.28 per hour. An estimated 2,190 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $48,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.28 |
| 10th percentile | $37,450 |
| 90th percentile | $77,900 |
| Employment | 2,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.