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Plumber salary in South Dakota
The middle half of plumbers in South Dakota earned $22.18 to $29.83 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $35.81 or more.1 The median is 19% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.86
- 25th
- $22.18
- Median
- $24.82
- 75th
- $29.83
- 90th
- $35.81
- 10th
- $39,230
- 25th
- $46,140
- Median
- $51,620
- 75th
- $62,050
- 90th
- $74,480
Which South Dakota cities pay plumbers the most?
Rapid City has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $26.85 an hour; Sioux Falls has the lowest, $26.44.1
- Rapid City$26.85
- Sioux Falls$26.44
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in South Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $74,480 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in South Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in South Dakota earned $18.86 an hour or less ($39,230 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.18 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in South Dakota?
Projections Central expects South Dakota to go from 1,980 plumber jobs in 2024 to 2,180 in 2034, a change of 10%, with about 190 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1,980 | 2,180 | 10% | 190 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in South Dakota?
Plumbers rank fourth 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)