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HVAC Technician Salary
in South Dakota
HVAC Technicians in South Dakota (SD) earn a median of $51,600 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 10% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $33,000 and $82,400.
Bottom 10%
$33,000
SD Median
$51,600
Top 10%
$82,400
HVAC Technician pay by experience in South Dakota
- Apprentice / Helper$32,000$15/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$51,600$25/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$71,200$34/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in South Dakota metros
- Sioux Falls$51,300$25/hr
- Rapid City$49,400$24/hr
- Aberdeen$49,400$24/hr
Licensing in South Dakota
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in South Dakota?
- HVAC Technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $51,600 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 10% below the national median. Most earn between $33,000 and $82,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in South Dakota?
- Among South Dakota's major metros, Sioux Falls tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $51,300 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in South Dakota?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in South Dakota is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for South Dakota by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.