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Roofer salary in South Dakota
The middle half of roofers in South Dakota earned $18.04 to $27.53 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $28.46 or more.1 The median is 14% below the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $16.61
- 25th
- $18.04
- Median
- $22.94
- 75th
- $27.53
- 90th
- $28.46
- 10th
- $34,550
- 25th
- $37,510
- Median
- $47,710
- 75th
- $57,270
- 90th
- $59,200
Which South Dakota cities pay roofers the most?
Sioux Falls has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $23.50 an hour; Rapid City has the lowest, $22.36.1
- Sioux Falls$23.50
- Rapid City$22.36
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in South Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $59,200 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in South Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in South Dakota earned $16.61 an hour or less ($34,550 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $18.04 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in South Dakota?
Projections Central expects South Dakota to go from 510 roofer jobs in 2024 to 570 in 2034, a change of 11.7%, with about 40 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 510 | 570 | 11.7% | 40 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in South Dakota?
Roofers rank fifth 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: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)