Salary guide, May 2025
Bioprocess Technician pay in South Dakota
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The median annual wage for Biological Technicians in South Dakota was $41,300 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $40,720 and $51,930.
The South Dakota median is $16,210 below the national median of $57,510, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 19-4021 Biological Technicians
The Bioprocess Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about south Dakota?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,170 | $40,720 | $41,300 | $51,930 | $56,620 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.35 | $19.58 | $19.86 | $24.96 | $27.22 |
BLS estimated 230 workers employed in this occupation in South Dakota. Location quotient: 1.1.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,330 | $48,130 | $57,510 | $71,520 | $84,940 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.39 | $23.14 | $27.65 | $34.39 | $40.84 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $38,620 | $39,560 | $49,000 |
| May 2025 | $40,720 | $41,300 | $51,930 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-4021 Biological Technicians, South Dakota. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-4021 Biological Technicians, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $51,630 | $40,330 to $65,510 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $48,190 | $48,190 to $53,820 |
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