Electricians pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,860 or more. The middle half of electricians in Sioux Falls earn between $49,870 and $74,250.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $74K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,220 | $5,185 | $29.91 |
| Median | $61,470 | $5,122 | $29.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,870 | $4,156 | $23.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,250 | $6,188 | $35.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Electricians in Sioux Falls earn about the same as the South Dakota average ($61,980) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $62,220 | $61,470 | $46,150 | $80,860 | 1,330 |
| South Dakota | $61,980 | $61,390 | $44,320 | $80,060 | 2,980 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $62,220, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $52,174 a year, or $4,348 a month and $2,007 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $52,174 | $4,348 |
| Working in MN | $49,466 | $4,122 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $62,220 buys what about $68,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$62,220
- Rapid City$60,530
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$29.91 an hour on average, and $29.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $52,174 a year ($4,348 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,220. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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