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Electrician Salary in South Dakota: Pay by City
Electricians in South Dakota earned a median $29.51 an hour, or $61,390 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.87 to $34.83 an hour, and the top tenth earned $38.49 or more. That is 3% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.31
- 25th
- $23.87
- Median
- $29.51
- 75th
- $34.83
- 90th
- $38.49
- 10th
- $44,320
- 25th
- $49,660
- Median
- $61,390
- 75th
- $72,450
- 90th
- $80,060
Which South Dakota cities pay electricians the most?
Sioux Falls has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $29.55 an hour; Rapid City has the lowest, $29.40.[1]
- Sioux Falls$29.55 · 1,330
- Rapid City$29.40 · 460
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in South Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $80,060 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| 25th | $23.87 | $49,660 |
| Median | $29.51 | $61,390 |
| 75th | $34.83 | $72,450 |
| 90th | $38.49 | $80,060 |
| Mean | $29.80 | $61,980 |
How much do new electricians make in South Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in South Dakota earned $21.31 an hour or less ($44,320 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.87 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in South Dakota?
Projections Central expects South Dakota to go from 3,090 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,580 in 2034, a change of 15.7%, with about 330 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 3,090 | 3,580 | 15.7% | 330 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in South Dakota?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in South Dakota. General contractors have the highest median, $37.35 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.35 | $77,690 | 2,360 |
| Electricians | $29.51 | $61,390 | 2,980 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.51 | $61,390 | 1,610 |
| Plumbers | $24.82 | $51,620 | 1,760 |
| Roofers | $22.94 | $47,710 | 400 |
Where to train in South Dakota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, South Dakota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)