Electricians Salary in South Dakota

Electricians in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $62,220 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($60,530), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $61,980 and the median at $61,390 for 2,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$62,220
Rapid City$60,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$62,220	$61,470	$49,870	$52,174	91
Rapid City	$60,530	$61,160	$48,760	$50,816	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.

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians salary by city and state

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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 47-2111.
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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