verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in South Dakota

Median Annual in South Dakota
$61,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.51/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Dakota

groups Employed in SD
2,980
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,300 #30 of 51

Electrician pay in South Dakota, explained

Electricians in South Dakota earn a median of $61,390 per year ($29.51 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $44,320, while the most experienced electricians reach about $80,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Dakota.

Is $61,390 good pay in South Dakota?

Adjusted for South Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $61,390 is worth about $69,300 in national buying power — ranking South Dakota #30 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in South Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,320
$21.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,390
$29.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,060
$38.49/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SD
South Dakota (here) $61,390 $69,300
Minnesota $78,160 $79,253 −$16,770
Montana $76,760 $81,103 −$15,370
Wyoming $76,120 $82,122 −$14,730
North Dakota $65,710 $73,865 −$4,320
Iowa $60,860 $69,347 +$530
Nebraska $60,820 $67,501 +$570

Electrician in South Dakota: FAQ

How much do electricians make in South Dakota?

Electricians in South Dakota earn a median of $61,390 per year ($29.51 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does South Dakota pay electricians well?

At $61,390, South Dakota pays 3% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 2,980 work in the state.

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