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Skilled trade pay in South Dakota

2 metros · 36 trades · BLS, May 2025

2metros
36trades

Metros

Rapid CitySOUTH DAKOTA · SD27 trades$49,100 typical pay
Sioux FallsSOUTH DAKOTA · SD36 trades$52,335 typical pay

Trades in South Dakota

Typical median across South Dakota metros.

Electrical Lineworker$98,910
Construction Supervisor$78,420
Building Inspector$75,440
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,905
Wind Turbine Technician$62,650
Diesel Mechanic$62,200
HVAC Technician$61,935
Brickmason$61,460
Electrician$61,315
Heavy Equipment Operator$60,810
Flooring Installer$59,500
Telecom Equipment Installer$59,340
Auto Mechanic$59,085
Paving Equipment Operator$58,120
Plumber$55,425
Ironworker$54,150
Welder$53,445
Hazmat Removal Worker$52,670
Fence Installer$51,580
Machinist$49,920
Auto Body Repairer$49,030
Carpenter$49,025
Drywall Installer$48,770
Telecom Line Installer$48,745
Pest Control Technician$48,460
Concrete Finisher$48,045
Maintenance Technician$47,720
Roofer$47,695
Painter$47,670
Glazier$47,205
Sheet Metal Worker$46,295
Construction Laborer$46,240
Insulation Installer$45,405
Septic & Sewer Technician$45,120
Appliance Repair Technician$44,940
Landscaper$36,120

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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