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General Contractor salary in South Dakota
The middle half of general contractors in South Dakota earned $32.41 to $42.21 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $47.09 or more.1 The median is 3% below the US median.2
BLS has no general contractor occupation. These figures are for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); construction managers (SOC 11-9021) in South Dakota earned a median $56.91 an hour ($118,380 a year). OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed contractors are not included.
- 10th
- $28.94
- 25th
- $32.41
- Median
- $37.35
- 75th
- $42.21
- 90th
- $47.09
- 10th
- $60,200
- 25th
- $67,400
- Median
- $77,690
- 75th
- $87,790
- 90th
- $97,940
Which South Dakota cities pay general contractors the most?
Sioux Falls has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $37.95 an hour; Rapid City has the lowest, $37.45.1
- Sioux Falls$37.95
- Rapid City$37.45
Do general contractors make $100,000 a year in South Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $97,940 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new general contractors make in South Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of general contractors in South Dakota earned $28.94 an hour or less ($60,200 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $32.41 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are general contractors in demand in South Dakota?
Projections Central expects South Dakota to go from 2,620 general contractor jobs in 2024 to 2,890 in 2034, a change of 10.5%, with about 230 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.3%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 2,620 | 2,890 | 10.5% | 230 |
| United States | 921,600 | 970,600 | 5.3% | 74,400 |
How does general contractor pay compare with other trades in South Dakota?
General contractors have the highest median pay of the five trades on this site in South Dakota, $37.35 an hour. Electricians are next at $29.51.1
| 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: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)