verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

MRI Technologist Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$77,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.03/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
210
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$86,932 #48 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in South Dakota, explained

Mri technologists in South Dakota earn a median of $77,010 per year ($37.03 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $51,160, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $97,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $77,010 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $77,010 is worth about $86,932 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #48 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,160
$24.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,010
$37.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,660
$46.95/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $77,010 $86,932
Minnesota $100,900 $102,311 −$23,890
Wyoming $92,010 $99,265 −$15,000
Montana $86,950 $91,870 −$9,940
Nebraska $82,710 $91,795 −$5,700
Iowa $81,420 $92,774 −$4,410
North Dakota $80,610 $90,615 −$3,600

MRI Technologist in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in South Dakota?

Mri technologists in South Dakota earn a median of $77,010 per year ($37.03 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay MRI technologists well?

At $77,010, South Dakota pays 19% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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