Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist salary in South Dakota

Phlebotomists in South Dakota earn a median of $18.20 per hour, about $37,860 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $20.99. The middle half earn between $16.64 and $19.57 per hour. The highest median among South Dakota metro areas is in Sioux Falls, SD-MN, at $18.47 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Phlebotomist pay in South Dakota: percentiles

LevelSouth Dakota per hourSouth Dakota per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$14.53$30,220$16.76
Lower quartile$16.64$34,610$18.05
Median$18.20$37,860$20.99
Upper quartile$19.57$40,710$23.16
Top 10%$21.42$44,550$27.77

Phlebotomist pay by metro area in South Dakota

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs South Dakota medianAfter cost of living
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$18.47$38,4201901% above$20.38
Rapid City, SD$16.96$35,280907% below$19.02

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Phlebotomist pay in states next to South Dakota

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with South Dakota
Iowa$18.29$38,040in line with South Dakota
Minnesota$21.58$44,88019% above South Dakota
Montana$22.13$46,04022% above South Dakota
North Dakota$22.46$46,72023% above South Dakota
Nebraska$17.67$36,7503% below South Dakota
Wyoming$17.98$37,3901% below South Dakota

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Common questions

How much does a phlebotomist make in South Dakota?

The median is $18.20 per hour, about $37,860 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.53 and the top 10% earn over $21.42 (BLS, May 2024).

Which South Dakota city pays phlebotomists the most?

Among South Dakota metro areas, Sioux Falls, SD-MN has the highest median at $18.47 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does South Dakota rank for phlebotomist pay?

South Dakota ranks 44th of 50 states by median phlebotomist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 2 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$24
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • Premise HealthMadison, WI · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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    $18.00–$23.50/ hour
    Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD · posted 3 days ago
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    $18.00–$23.50/ hour
    Avera Health · Yankton, SD · posted 10 days ago

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