Xray Tech Salary in South Dakota – SD

By Allison Skogland, allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 7 2010

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The state of South Dakota currently employs over 900 radiology technicians (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and ranks third in the United States for highest employment concentration for this profession. The average South Dakota radiology tech salary is $61,000 (Indeed.com), which places them slightly above the 75th percentile for salaries in the nation. Comparison salaries for the neighboring states show that radiology technicians earn an annual salary of $61,000 in Montana, in Minnesota $59,000, in Iowa $65,000, and in Nebraska $60,000.

Below is the average South Dakota radiology tech salary by major city. Different factors such as level of education, advanced training, advanced certification, as well as management positions can be expected to affect salary. Additionally, the employment setting can also be a factor in determining one’s salary.

Aberdeen $51,000
Brookings $52,000
Pierre $55,000
Rapid City $53,000
Sioux Falls $51,000
Watertown $54,000

Source: www.indeed.com

Professional Associations for Radiology Technicians

In addition to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), those interested in the profession or considering it as their field of study and looking to practice in South Dakota will also find the South Dakota Society of Radiologic Technicians (SDSRT) a viable source of information. Both organizations are membership driven and look to advance the profession and uphold its standards from a national as well as a state perspective. Members can turn to these groups to locate volunteer opportunities, continuing education events and resources, journal publications, updates on legislative issues and many other useful tools. Additionally, those seeking advanced and/or specialized radiology technician certifications and training will find useful the websites for the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) as well as the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). These last two are more specialized societies that provide information specific to the fields of nuclear medicine and sonography, which are two common specialties within the field of radiology.