Carpenters Salary in South Dakota

Carpenters in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $52,940 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($51,940), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $51,330 and the median at $48,140 for 4,560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$52,940
Rapid City$51,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$52,940	$49,410	$46,210	$44,717	91
Rapid City	$51,940	$48,640	$44,380	$43,914	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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